1. changes made to adjust to new conditions or environments
2. evolutionary changes that help organisms survive in their environment
Usage: biology
3. versions of works changed for a different medium or audience
Usage: literature; film

Examples

• The polar bear’s thick fur and fat layer are adaptations to cold weather.
• Many plants have developed adaptations to survive in desert conditions.
• The school made several adaptations to help students with disabilities.
• Movie adaptations of books often change parts of the original story.
• Birds’ hollow bones are adaptations that make flight possible.
• The company’s adaptations to remote work improved employee satisfaction.
• Shakespeare adaptations continue to appear in theaters worldwide.