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adaptation

Pronunciation: [ædæpˈteɪʃən]

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Learn how to use adaptation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a change in a living thing that helps it survive in its environment. For example, animals may develop special characteristics over time so they can live better in their homes, like a polar bear's thick fur in cold areas.

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The fish's adaptation to its deep-sea habitat allows it to see in the dark.

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Without any adaptation to the changing weather, the plants struggled to survive.

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What kind of adaptations have you learned about in animals?

Context: “culture”

(noun) the process of changing something to fit a new situation or purpose. This can happen in stories when they are made into movies, like changing a book into a film.

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The adaptation of the novel into a movie was very successful and loved by audiences.

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The adaptation did not stay true to the original story and disappointed many fans.

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Have you seen any good adaptations of books into movies?

Context: “film”

(noun) a version of a story that is made for television or the movies. It usually takes the idea or characters from the original work and presents them in a new way.

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The adaptation of the play into a film brought new life to the characters.

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Fans were unhappy because the adaptation left out important scenes from the book.

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What adaptations of classic stories do you enjoy?

How to pronounce adaptation

Pronunciation: [ædæpˈteɪʃən]

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