adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving adaptation; with respect to the process or result of adapting to new conditions or environments
Usage: formal; chiefly used in scientific and academic contexts
Examples
- The species evolved adaptationally to survive in the harsh desert climate.
- Organisms that respond adaptationally to environmental changes have better survival rates.
- The research examined how populations adapt adaptationally over generations.
- Adaptationally speaking, the organism's new traits provided a competitive advantage.
- The system was designed to function adaptationally in response to user behavior.