Adaptation Terminology

noun the act of adapting or the state of being adapted

verb to make suitable for a new use or purpose; modify

• In order to succeed in the ever-changing market, companies must be able to adapt quickly.
• You need to adapt to the new schedule if you want to join us for the trip.
• I had to adapt my whole routine to fit in with my new roommate's schedule.
• Just like a chameleon changes its color to blend in, we must adapt to our surroundings to thrive.

verb to make or become different

adjective different from what it was before

• The company's policies have changed over the years to adapt to new regulations.
• I can't believe how much you've changed since high school!
• She totally ghosted me after things changed between us.
• His perspective on life completely changed after the accident.

noun a person who shortens or condenses a written work by omitting parts of it

• The abridger was tasked with condensing the lengthy novel into a shorter version.
• The abridger had to cut out all the boring parts of the movie script.
• The abridger really hacked up that book, cutting out all the good stuff.
• He was like an abridger of conversations, always getting straight to the point.

verb to become accustomed to a new climate or environment

• After living in the new country for a few months, she finally acclimated to the different customs and traditions.
• It took him a while to acclimate to his new job, but now he feels more comfortable.
• I'm still trying to acclimate to the fast-paced city life after moving from a small town.
• She slowly acclimated to the idea of change and embraced it as a new opportunity for growth.