Adaptation Vocabulary

verb Evolving is a verb that describes the process of developing or changing over time.

• The technology industry is constantly evolving with new advancements and innovations.
• Her fashion sense is always evolving, she's always trying out new trends.
• The music scene is evolving rapidly, there's always a new sound coming out.
• As a person, he is constantly evolving and growing, learning from his experiences.

noun the evolution of similar characteristics in species that do not share a common ancestor

• Convergent evolution is the process by which unrelated species develop similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.
• It's crazy how convergent evolution can make completely different animals look so similar.
• Convergent evolution is like nature's way of saying 'great minds think alike' to different species.
• Just like how two people from different backgrounds can end up with similar tastes and interests, convergent evolution shows how species can adapt in similar ways.

noun the quality or suitability of being able to be filmed

• The novel's complex narrative structure may affect its filmability.
• I don't think this book has much filmability, it's too slow-paced.
• This story has zero filmability, it's just boring.
• The filmability of his life story is undeniable, it would make a great movie.

verb to become accustomed to a new climate or environment

• The new employees are acclimating to the company's policies and procedures.
• It may take some time for the new students to start acclimating to the school environment.
• I'm still acclimating to the fast pace of the city after moving here.
• She is slowly acclimating to the idea of change in her life.

verb to adjust or adapt to a new climate or environment

• The climbers spent several days acclimatizing to the high altitude before attempting to reach the summit.
• I need some time to acclimatize to this new job and all its responsibilities.
• I'm still acclimatizing to the hustle and bustle of city life after growing up in a small town.
• She is slowly acclimatizing to the idea of being a mother and all that it entails.

adjective relating to the process of acclimating or adapting to a new environment or situation

• The acclimatory process allows organisms to adjust to changes in their environment.
• I need to go through an acclimatory period before I can fully enjoy this new climate.
• Dude, your body needs to get acclimatory to this high altitude.
• She went through an acclimatory phase when starting her new job, getting used to the work environment.

verb to make someone or something familiar with something by repeated exposure or practice

• It takes time to accustom oneself to a new work environment.
• I need to accustom myself to waking up early for this new job.
• I'm still trying to accustom to this crazy weather.
• She had to accustom herself to the idea of living far away from her family.

adjective able to become accustomed to; adaptable

• The new software is highly accustomable to different operating systems.
• I find this new phone very accustomable to use.
• This car is so accustomable, I love driving it!
• She is accustomable to dealing with difficult situations in a calm manner.

verb Adapting is the present participle form of the verb adapt, which means to adjust to new conditions or environment.

• Businesses must focus on adapting to the changing market conditions to remain competitive.
• I'm slowly adapting to my new job and responsibilities.
• She's really good at adapting to new situations, she's like a chameleon.
• Life is all about adapting to the unexpected twists and turns that come our way.

noun the process by which a single species evolves into many different species to fill available niches

• Adaptive radiation is a process in which organisms diversify rapidly into a multitude of new forms to take advantage of different ecological niches.
• During adaptive radiation, species quickly evolve into various forms to adapt to different environments.
• When adaptive radiation occurs, species go crazy evolving to fit into different habitats.
• Adaptive radiation is like a burst of creativity in the natural world, with species rapidly branching out into new directions.