adapted — having been modified or adjusted to suit new conditions or environment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having been modified or adjusted to suit new conditions or environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdæptɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother adapted surprisingly well to using smartphones after claiming they were 'devil machines.'
- The building was adapted to accommodate wheelchair users.
- He adapted his cooking style after his wife banned him from the kitchen for burning water.
adapted
ADJECTIVE[/əˈdæptɪd/]
having been modified or adjusted to suit new conditions or environment
The desert fox adapted to scorching heat with large ears that release body warmth.
One adapted and adopted new colors, the other opted to fly away.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin adaptare, meaning 'to fit' or 'to adjust'. The term evolved from the conceptual image of tailoring clothing to fit the body, metaphorically extended to adjusting or modifying something to suit particular circumstances or conditions.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + aptare (to fit, to join) = adaptare (to adjust, to make fit). The prefix ad- indicates direction or purpose, while aptare derives from aptus meaning 'fitted' or 'suitable'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother adapted surprisingly well to using smartphones after claiming they were 'devil machines.'”
“The building was adapted to accommodate wheelchair users.”
“He adapted his cooking style after his wife banned him from the kitchen for burning water.”
“The species has adapted to extreme weather conditions over millions of years.”
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