1. the process of changing to suit new conditions or environment
2. a change in structure, function, or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
Usage: biology
3. a movie, play, or other work based on another work

Examples

• The adaptation to city life was difficult for the rural family.
• Desert plants show remarkable adaptations to conserve water.
• The bird’s beak is an adaptation for cracking seeds.
• The movie adaptation of the novel was very successful.
• Her quick adaptation to the new job impressed her boss.
• The polar bear’s thick fur is an adaptation to cold climates.
• The stage adaptation stayed true to the original story.