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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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 The adaption would be called Star 80, a reference to the vanity plate on the Mercedes Snider bought Dorothy with her money. Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026 The Housemaid's Secret will be an adaption of the second book in McFadden's The Housemaid series. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 Rapid adaption model By wearing a sleek, non-invasive headset, Han bypassed his motor impairments entirely. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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