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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesadaptación
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-dap-tah-syohn
"La rápida adaptación de la empresa a la tecnología digital garantizó su éxito."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action or process of adapting or being adapted to new conditions or environments.
"Successful adaptation to climate change requires innovative agricultural practices and resilient infrastructure." - 2
A film, television drama, or stage play that has been rewritten or modified from a written work.
"The latest cinematic adaptation of the classic novel received widespread critical acclaim."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin adaptationem, from adaptare meaning 'to fit', formed from ad- ('to') plus aptare ('to join, fit'). It entered English in the early 17th century, evolving from a biological and mechanical concept into a general term for adjustment to environmental or situational changes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adaptation" is said worldwide
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adaptation
Transliteration: ah-dap-tah-syohn
"Cette adaptation au nouveau climat est essentielle pour la survie des espèces."
Anpassung
Transliteration: ahn-pahs-oong
"Die Anpassung an die neuen Marktbedingungen erfordert strategisches Denken."
adattamento
Transliteration: ah-dat-tah-men-to
"L'adattamento cinematografico del romanzo ha superato ogni aspettativa."
adaptación
Transliteration: ah-dap-tah-syohn
"La rápida adaptación de la empresa a la tecnología digital garantizó su éxito."
adaptação
Transliteration: ah-dap-tah-sow
"A adaptação dos animais ao habitat natural é um processo fascinante."
अनुकूलन
Transliteration: anukoolan
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"बदलते पर्यावरण में जीवित रहने के लिए अनुकूलन आवश्यक है।"
适应
Transliteration: shì yìng
Script: 中文汉字
"生物为了在严酷的环境中生存，必须具备出色的适应能力。"
적응
Transliteration: jeok-eung
Script: 한국어 한글
"변화하는 환경에 대한 빠른 적응이 기업의 생존을 결정합니다."
適応
Transliteration: tekioh
Script: 日本語
"新しい環境への迅速な適応が求められています。"
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