Meaning & use
adaptations
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Changes made to adjust to new conditions, or versions of a work reshaped for a different medium or purpose.
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The film is one of several adaptations of the classic novel.
Desert animals have evolved adaptations, like storing water efficiently, to survive extreme heat.
A note on using this word
Common in both biology (evolutionary traits suited to an environment) and media (a book turned into a film or show).
Words with a similar meaning
modificationsversions
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Words with an opposite meaning
originals
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