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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There are also bookish challenges to complete, like watching a book-to-screen adaption, listening to a literary podcast or finding a National Book Award honoree in a display at a bookstore. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 June 2025 Instead, Mortiz created a video adaption that was shared via the web. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 This personalization allows parents to build an educational experience around their child's natural strengths rather than forcing adaption to a single teaching style. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The adaption of the postapocalyptic PlayStation game was the second-biggest series debut for network since 2010 and grew its audience significantly over its first few weeks. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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