Psychological Adjustment Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • Acclimatation to high altitudes can take several days for the body to adjust.
  • It usually takes a few days to get used to the high altitude.
  • Getting used to the high altitude can be a bit of a struggle at first.
  • Acclimatation to the fast-paced city life took some time for the small town girl.

noun the process of becoming accustomed to a new situation or condition

  • Proper acclimation to high altitudes is crucial for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest.
  • It took me a few days to get used to the heat after moving to this city, but now I'm finally acclimated.
  • I can't believe how long it's taking me to acclimate to this new job. It's like I'm in a whole different world.
  • Acclimating to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city was challenging, but eventually, I found my rhythm.