adaption

noun

adap·​tion ə-ˈdap-shən How to pronounce adaption (audio)
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Examples of adaption in a Sentence

the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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The complete adaption of the third-person pronouns indicated a similarity between Old Norse and Old English. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025 The historical epic The Brutalist and movie adaption of the classic Broadway musical Wicked are nominated for 10 Oscars each and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and Vatican thriller Conclave are next with eight nominations apiece. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Justin Baldoni Baldoni — who rose to fame on Jane the Virgin — had been attached to the book adaption since 2019. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The pop star is nominated in the supporting actress category for playing Glinda in the fantasy musical adaption alongside Cynthia Erivo, who is in the best lead actress category. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adaption

Word History

Etymology

by contraction (perhaps conformed to adoption)

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adaption was in 1615

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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaption. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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