Synonyms of adaptation

adaptation

noun

ˌa-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən 

as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation

a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adjustment
• adaption
• acclimation
• transformation
• acclimatization
• alteration
• conversion
• conformation
• modification
• accommodation
• readjustment
• revision
• readaptation
• correction
• harmonization
• attunement
• makeover
• refit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adaptation

Jacobs said the animals helped students learn about topics including genetics, ecosystems, reproduction and adaptations. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Fosse’s film adaptation of his 1966 Broadway musical was a box office flop. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

This could be particularly beneficial for advanced therapies, where smaller or single-arm studies are common, as the framework explicitly allows methodological adaptations. — Kimberley Jane Barnes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

It is said to be China’s localized adaptation of the American Westinghouse AP1000 passive-safety design. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026