Adaption

Pronunciation: /əˈdæpʃən/

Definitions of adaption

noun a change or adjustment to fit a new situation or environment

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a movie based on the adaption of a popular book.

A2 The adaption of the play for a younger audience was well-received.

B1 The adaption of the novel into a screenplay required careful consideration of the plot.

B2 The adaption of the traditional recipe to include healthier ingredients was a success.

C1 The adaption of the company's business model to meet new market demands was a strategic move.

C2 His adaption of the classic play brought a fresh perspective to the timeless story.

Examples of adaption in a Sentence

formal The adaption of the novel into a screenplay required careful attention to detail.

informal I heard they're making an adaption of that book we read in school.

slang The adaption of that song into a remix was fire!

figurative His adaption to the new job was seamless, like he had been doing it for years.

Grammatical Forms of adaption

• past tense: adapted
• plural: adaptations
• comparative: more adaptable
• superlative: most adaptable
• present tense: adapt
• future tense: will adapt
• perfect tense: have adapted
• continuous tense: is adapting
• singular: adaption
• positive degree: adaptable
• infinitive: to adapt
• gerund: adapting
• participle: adapted

Origin and Evolution of adaption

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adaption' originated from the Latin word 'adaptare', which means 'to fit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adaption' evolved to become 'adaptation' in modern English, with a focus on the process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.