ADAPTION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

adaption

noun

ə-ˈdap-shən

Definition of adaption

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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of adaption This essay is an adaption of an earlier version that appeared in the New Yorker. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 Proof was originally written with a white family at the core, but in this new adaption, the majority of the characters are Black. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for adaption

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But Stenberg has faced backlash over her casting as Princess Amari in the film adaptation due to allegations of colorism, Variety reported.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 July 2026
Sony Pictures has built a reputation for successful book adaptations.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Definition of adaptation

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Each case will be reviewed individually to determine whether adjustments or reinstatement are appropriate.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Last week, Shakil Barkat, Google’s VP of devices and services, told 9to5Google that next-gen Pixel devices will see price adjustments due to rising memory costs, which have affected all major consumer electronics brands, including Apple.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

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