adapting
əˈdæptɪŋ
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Definition of adapting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

adjustingchanging to fit new conditions
  • The adapting species survived the environmental changes.
  • The adapting workforce embraced the new technology.
  • Adapting strategies are crucial for success.
adjusting altering modifying
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Origin of adapting

Latin, adaptare (to fit)

Terms with adapting included in their meaning

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adapting
changing to fit new conditions
adaptation
process of adapting or distorting
abstract concepts
adapting or altering form
profit
adapting something for profit purposes
adapting
modifying to fit new conditions
adapting to locals
adopt the lifestyle and ways of local people
adaptation
process of adapting to new conditions
psychology
mental process for handling stress or adapting to change

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  1. French:adaptant, ...
  2. German:anpassend, ...
  3. Italian:adattivo, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajustando, ...
  6. Chinese:适应的, ...
  7. Japanese:適応する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَكَيِّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְתַגֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:адаптирующийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:адаптуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुकूलित होती, ...
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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Expressions with adapt

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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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