adapted

adjective

adapt·​ed ə-ˈdap-təd 

a-

: suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation

—used with to or for

soil well adapted to the growing of wheat

"The teeth are sharp and adapted for gripping onto slippery prey … "

—Debi Willoughby

adaptedness noun

He proposes that natural selection is the process of differential reproduction resulting from differential adaptedness to a common selective environment.

—Biological Sciences

Examples of adapted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Koepp has written original and adapted screenplays across a wide array of genres. — Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026

For instance, Puerto Rican anole lizards have developed longer limbs and larger toe pads for city life, and house finches show adapted beaks. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival. — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

Anderson also won best director and best adapted screenplay, while Sean Penn was awarded best supporting actor. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adapt

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

adapted

adjective

adapt·​ed

ə-ˈdap-təd

: suited by nature or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation