adaption

noun

adap·​tion ə-ˈdap-shən How to pronounce adaption (audio)
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Examples of adaption in a Sentence

the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026 An adaption of digital folklore, Backrooms is directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, who transforms the viral creepypasta into a surreal horror film. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adaption

Word History

Etymology

by contraction (perhaps conformed to adoption)

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adaption was in 1615

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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaption. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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