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

Robert Surtees was nominated for his cinematography, Peter for directing, Peter and Larry for best adapted screenplay, and the movie itself for best picture. —Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

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

Anderson was one of the ceremony’s biggest winners, taking home prizes for best adapted screenplay, best director and, at the climax of the 3½-hour telecast, best picture. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026

Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties. —William Earl, Variety, 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