Synonyms of adaption

adaption

noun

ə-ˈdap-shən 

as in adaptation

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

the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adaption

This essay is an adaption of an earlier version that appeared in the New Yorker. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Proof was originally written with a white family at the core, but in this new adaption, the majority of the characters are Black. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026

Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026