adaptation
Pronunciation: [ædæpˈteɪʃən]
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?