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Adaptations Meaning in English

word · lemma: adaptation

ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/, /ˌædəpˈteɪʃənz
ad-ap-TAY-shunz
ɐdɐptˈeɪʃənz
ad-ap-TAY-shunz

Definição

Changes made by a living thing, person, or object to fit new conditions, or versions of stories changed for film, stage, or other formats.

Uso & Nuances

Used in science (biology), literature, and media. In biology, refers to traits helping survival; in entertainment, means making a book into a movie or play. Common phrases: 'film adaptations', 'structural adaptations'. Don't confuse with 'adoption' (taking in).

Frases de Exemplo

Many animals have special adaptations to survive in the desert.

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We studied the adaptations of polar bears in science class.

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Some movies are adaptations of famous books.

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These technological adaptations made the device much more user-friendly.

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The director is known for creative adaptations of classic novels.

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Animals constantly develop new adaptations as environments change.

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