adaptations

NOUN

act of adapting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reworking transformation variation

STRONG

adjustment adoption alteration conversion modification shift

WEAK

refitting remodeling

NOUN

condition of something resulting from change

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimatization agreement compliance correspondence familiarization habituation naturalization

WEAK

accustomedness assuefaction

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement

Example Sentences

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And while “-boy” and “-girl” are both common gendered suffixes used across comic history, the girls have appeared more frequently in cinematic adaptations.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

As part of the final planning permission, the actor, who played Ron Weasley in the film adaptations of the JK Rowling novels, will be required to pay almost £200,000 towards local infrastructure.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

The book’s many film adaptations are a testimony to its cultural influence and the characters’ trueness to life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Scientists say the finding offers valuable insight into how mimicry evolves and the ecological functions these adaptations can serve.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Nomadism, the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, and minimal investment in shelter and possessions were sensible adaptations to Australia’s ENSO-driven resource unpredictability.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond