acclimatize — to become accustomed to a new climate or environment; to adapt gradually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become accustomed to a new climate or environment; to adapt gradually
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈklaɪmətaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My cat needed three days to acclimatize to our new apartment before it stopped hiding under the bed.
- Athletes often arrive early to acclimatize to the local time zone and weather conditions.
- It's hard to acclimatize to my roommate's habit of singing opera while doing dishes.
acclimatize
VERB[/əˈklaɪmətaɪz/]
to become accustomed to a new climate or environment; to adapt gradually
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'acclimater' in the 18th century, combining Latin 'ad-' (toward) and 'clima' (climate). The term originally meant 'to adapt to a climate' and evolved to describe the process of becoming accustomed to new environmental conditions.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + clima (climate) + -ize (to make or cause to be). The suffix -ize, adopted from French -iser, converts the root into a verb meaning 'to make suited to climate.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat needed three days to acclimatize to our new apartment before it stopped hiding under the bed.”
“Athletes often arrive early to acclimatize to the local time zone and weather conditions.”
“It's hard to acclimatize to my roommate's habit of singing opera while doing dishes.”
“New employees need time to acclimatize to the company culture.”
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