adaption

noun

adap·​tion ə-ˈdap-shən 

a-

: adaptation

Synonyms

• acclimation
• acclimatization
• accommodation
• adaptation
• adjustment
• conformation

Examples of adaption in a Sentence

the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom

Recent Examples on the Web

Gillan's latest film The Life of Chuck — which also features appearances from Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill — is an adaption of a Stephen King novella from 2020. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024

Up next, a Harry Potter TV adaption for HBO's Max streaming service, and while franchise regular Gary Oldman may be interested in portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, the son of the original actor would rather pass. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024

The identification of these genes can contribute to clinical investigations on the complexity of diseases affecting Africans and those of African descent and their adaption to diverse environments. —Avik Pal, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

Marlow played Claire in the 2008 movie adaption of The Clique, which also featured Bridgit Mendler, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Samantha Boscarino and Sophie Anna Everhard. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

by contraction (perhaps conformed to adoption)

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above