acclimate — to become familiar with a new climate or environment; to adapt or adjust to new conditions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become familiar with a new climate or environment; to adapt or adjust to new conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈklaɪmət/
Example Sentences
- My cat refused to acclimate to the new apartment and kept meowing at the old door.
- Athletes need time to acclimate before competing at high altitudes.
- I'm still trying to acclimate to Korean work culture and bowing at every meeting.
acclimate
VERB[/əˈklaɪmət/]
to become familiar with a new climate or environment; to adapt or adjust to new conditions
After a week in the mountains, hikers finally acclimate to the thin air.
Acclimate to the harsh climate, estimate the change!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'acclimater,' derived from the prefix 'ac-' (to) combined with 'climat' (climate), which comes from Latin 'climatem' meaning region or slope of the earth.
Breakdown
ac- (to) + climate (region/climate) + -ate (verb suffix meaning to cause or become) = acclimate
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📝Examples
“My cat refused to acclimate to the new apartment and kept meowing at the old door.”
“Athletes need time to acclimate before competing at high altitudes.”
“I'm still trying to acclimate to Korean work culture and bowing at every meeting.”
“Plants need time to acclimate when moved to a new location.”
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