adaption

noun

adap·​tion ə-ˈdap-shən How to pronounce adaption (audio)
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Examples of adaption in a Sentence

the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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The pop star is nominated in the supporting actress category for playing Glinda in the fantasy musical adaption alongside Cynthia Erivo, who is in the best lead actress category. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 The film adaption of Dear Evan Hansen was decidedly not his route to Oscars glory. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025 Experience the place and the work While the author has verified that the novel takes place in Bordighera, the setting of the 2017 adaption was largely filmed in Crema, Lombardy. Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025 Reminders of Him is one of several Hoover adaptions in Hollywood, all coming after the film adaptation of It Ends With Us earned over $300M in global ticket sales. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for adaption

Word History

Etymology

by contraction (perhaps conformed to adoption)

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adaption was in 1615

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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaption. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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