Psychological Adaptation

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment

  • Proper acclimatization to high altitudes is crucial for mountaineers.
  • You need to give yourself time to acclimatize to the heat before going on a long hike.
  • I'm still trying to get used to the new job - it's like acclimatization all over again.
  • Acclimatization to the fast-paced city life took longer than expected for the small-town girl.

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

  • The adaption of the novel into a screenplay required careful attention to detail.
  • I heard they're making an adaption of that book we read in school.
  • The adaption of that song into a remix was fire!
  • His adaption to the new job was seamless, like he had been doing it for years.