adaptation
The process of changing so that you can live or work well in a new situation.
The process of changing yourself, your habits, or your ways of doing things so that you can function effectively in new or different conditions.
A movie, play, or TV show that is made from a book, story, game, or other work.
A film, play, television show, or other creative work that is made by changing an earlier work, such as a book, story, or game, into a new form.
In biology, the slow change of living things over many generations so they can live better in their environment.
In biology, the gradual evolutionary process through which populations change over generations so that they become better suited to their environment.
A body part or behavior that has slowly changed over time and now helps an animal or plant live or have young in its environment.
A physical structure or a behavioral pattern in an organism that has evolved because it helps the organism survive or reproduce in its environment.
In science, the way your body or senses slowly change their reaction to something that stays the same, like a bright light or a strong smell.
In physiology and psychology, the gradual change in the body’s or senses’ response to a constant stimulus or condition, such as light, temperature, or smell.
- Base: adaptation
- Plural: adaptation, adaptations
adaptation to climate change
1changing to live with climate change
Changes that people, cities, or countries make so they can live with the effects of climate change and reduce damage.
- Adaptation to climate change will require major investments in coastal protection.
- Many governments now include adaptation to climate change in their long-term plans.
- Farmers are testing new crops as a form of adaptation to climate change.
film adaptation
1movie made from another work
A movie that is made from a book, play, game, or other story.
- The film adaptation won several awards but changed the ending of the book.
- She prefers the book to the film adaptation.
- They are planning a new film adaptation of the classic novel.
screen adaptation
1film or TV version of a work
A movie or TV show that is made from a book, play, comic, or other story.
- The screen adaptation of the comic series became an international hit.
- Critics praised the screen adaptation for its strong cast and fresh dialogue.
- Her novel was optioned for a screen adaptation by a major studio.
stage adaptation
1theater play based on earlier work
A play for the theater that is made from a book, film, or other story.
- The stage adaptation of the movie uses only five actors.
- A new stage adaptation of the bestseller will open in London next year.
- The stage adaptation cuts several scenes that were in the film.