the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation

a movie, play, or book that is based on a particular piece of work but that has been changed for a new situation

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun adaptation, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

1[transitive] to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation synonym modify adapt something These styles can be adapted to suit ...

[transitive] to change a book or play so that it can be made into a play, film, television drama, etc. adapt something for something Three of her novels have ... Adjust · Adaptability noun · Adjective

1 (in evolution) Any change in the structure or functioning of successive generations of a population that makes it better suited to its environment.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · the process of changing to suit different conditions. The documentary is about corruption, crime and human adaptation to difficult circumstances.

​connected with changing; able to change when necessary in order to deal with different situations. Adaptive learning systems offer students customized ...

(technology) concerned with changing; able to change when necessary in order to deal with different situations.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · the process or act of changing to suit a new situation: Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments.