adaptation
noun
the act of adapting.
adaptations
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pluralof adaptation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This group is dedicated to studying the physiological, metabolic, and biomolecular adaptations induced by physical exercise and sports.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Still, of the Colleen Hoover adaptations so far, “Verity” is easily the best and most stylish of them all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The live-action rights to Resident Evil are owned by German production company Constantin Film - a fact fans have blamed for the perceived low quality of previous adaptations.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Or are they stunningly different— other adaptations to other environments?
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
