Synonyms of adaptations

adaptations

noun

plural of adaptation

as in adaptions

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

• adaptions
• adjustments
• accommodations
• alterations
• transformations
• conversions
• acclimations
• modifications
• acclimatizations
• conformations
• readjustments
• revisions
• corrections
• harmonizations
• readaptations
• makeovers
• refits
• attunements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adaptations

Moving the climax from the open waters of the Cape Fear River to the family's backyard pool marks a decisive break from previous film adaptations. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

Javier Bardem and Amy Adams star in this television series based on the novel The Executioners and its two film adaptations (1962 and 1991) both of which were also called Cape Fear. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Sony Pictures has built a reputation for successful book adaptations. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Virginia Woolf, the highest oracle for we sad literary girls, is all over the silver screen this summer—thanks to a remarkable trio of new adaptations. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

But researchers behind the more recent mortality studies argue current measures are not enough for a climate that keeps outpacing the adaptations built for it. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Some of the mutations the scientists found are obvious adaptations to the sinkhole environment. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026

The model didn’t account for climate adaptations, which virtually all of California’s winemakers are already implementing. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Jimothy’s mom as hero Equally impressive as Jimothy’s own adaptations is the continuous care provided by his mother. — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026