adapted
əˈdæptɪd
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Definition of adapted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
modifiedchanged to fit a new purpose or situation
  • The book was adapted for younger readers.
adjusted altered modified
2.
suitabilitysuitable for a particular use or environment
  • The equipment is adapted for outdoor use.
appropriate suitable tailored
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perfectly suited or fitting
The new software is adapted to a tee for our needs.
changed to fit a place or situation very well
This animal is well-adapted to the desert.

Origin of adapted

Latin, adaptare (to fit to)

Terms with adapted included in their meaning

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arid environment
plant adapted to survive with minimal water
sound maker
device created or adapted to make musical sounds
adapted
describing something taken from another source
marineadj.
sea
adapted for use at sea
adaptation
adapted to a routine or condition
adaptation
adapted for a specific local context
customized
adapted or made for a specific person
customized
adapted to suit a particular purpose or situation

Examples of adapted in a sentence

  • The film was adapted to suit a modern audience.
  • The software is adapted for educational purposes.
  • These shoes are adapted for rough terrains.

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  1. French:adapté, conçu, ...
  2. German:angepasst, geeignet, ...
  3. Italian:adattato, adatto, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptado, apto, ...
  5. Portuguese:adaptado, adequado, ...
  6. Chinese:改编的, 适合的, ...
  7. Japanese:改作された, 適合した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدَّل, مُصَمَّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּתְאָם, ...
  10. Russian:адаптированный, подходящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:адаптований, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुकूलित, उपयुक्त, ...
adapt
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Definition of adapt - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
modifytr.change something to fit a new purposetr.
  • They adapted the novel into a movie.
adjust modify
2.
self-adjustmentintr.adjust oneself to new conditionsintr.
  • She adapted quickly to the new school.
acclimate adjust conform
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change to survive
In a rapidly changing world, businesses must adapt or perish.
ability to change or adjust
Her capacity to adapt to new environments is impressive.

Origin of adapt

Latin, adaptare (to fit) + aptus (fit)

Examples of adapt in a sentence

  • The software was adapted to run on older machines.
  • He adapted to the cold climate effortlessly.
  • They adapted their schedule to fit the new routine.

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  1. French:adapter, s'adapter, ...
  2. German:anpassen, ...
  3. Italian:adattare, adattarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptar, adaptarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:adaptar, adaptar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:改编, 适应, ...
  7. Japanese:改作する, 適応する, ...
  8. Arabic:كَيَّفَ, تَأَقْلَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעַבֵּד, לְהִסְתַּגֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:адаптировать, адаптироваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:адаптувати, пристосуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:रूपांतरित करना, ढलना, ...
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