Acclimatise

Pronunciation: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

Definitions of acclimatise

verb to become accustomed to a new climate or environment

Example Sentences

A1 I need to acclimatise to the cold weather before going outside.

A2 It took me a few days to acclimatise to the new time zone.

B1 Living at high altitudes can be challenging, but your body will eventually acclimatise.

B2 It is important for astronauts to acclimatise to the conditions in space before their mission.

C1 Professional athletes often undergo specialized training to acclimatise to different climates.

C2 The soldiers had to acclimatise quickly to the harsh conditions of the desert.

Examples of acclimatise in a Sentence

formal It is important to acclimatise to the high altitude before attempting the climb.

informal Give yourself some time to acclimatise to the new job environment.

slang I need to acclimatise to this new group of friends before I feel comfortable around them.

figurative She needed to acclimatise to the idea of living in a foreign country before making the move.

Grammatical Forms of acclimatise

• past tense: acclimatised
• plural: acclimatise
• comparative: more acclimatised
• superlative: most acclimatised
• present tense: acclimatise
• future tense: will acclimatise
• perfect tense: have acclimatised
• continuous tense: is acclimatising
• singular: acclimatise
• positive degree: acclimatise
• infinitive: to acclimatise
• gerund: acclimatising
• participle: acclimatised

Origin and Evolution of acclimatise

First Known Use: 1794 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'acclimatise' originated from the French word 'acclimater' which means to acclimate or adapt to a new climate or environment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of adapting to new climates, 'acclimatise' has evolved to also refer to the process of adjusting to new conditions or circumstances in general.