ADAPTIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

adaptions

noun

plural of adaption

as in adaptations

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

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maladaptations

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Recent Examples of adaptions 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 Like many other recent true crime adaptions, the show has nothing to say, and there's zero artistry in its lurid retelling of a man murdering his wife and son. —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptions

Noun

Elsewhere at the pavilion, Koko Entertainment is showcasing a slate built around global IP adaptations and cross-border collaborations.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
In the battle for the best of the umpteen adaptations, this mundane and entirely unnecessary retelling can undoubtedly be counted out.

— Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026