ACCLIMATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimation

noun

ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of acclimation

as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of acclimation Because each animal had been packed separately, rescue teams performed delicate individual drip acclimation procedures to ease the creatures into new water conditions and prevent further physiological shock. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The idea of enduring the ingredient’s acclimation phase, which can result in flaking, redness, and dryness as skin gets used to its power, has deterred me. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Securing greater public buy-in requires emotional acclimation. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This gentle acclimation process protects the plant’s leaves from scorching — a small act of patience that pays off with a healthier, happier aloe. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimation

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Noun

Teams could still make adjustments on other days for injuries, trades and some other transactions.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Waiting from age 62 until 70 to start receiving Social Security retirement benefits provides an approximate 76% total benefit boost as well as roughly 76% more of every annual cost-of-living adjustment, Mahaney writes in the research.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The Oscar-winning actress has written a new musical stage adaptation around the character, set to open on London’s prestigious theater scene in the summer of 2027.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
For now, Toossi said, Iran’s response will become a combination of economic adaptation and escalation deterrence.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

Definition of adaption

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