adaptation
//ˌædæpˈteɪʃən//
Noun
adaptationSingular
adaptationsPlural
1
The process of changing or adjusting to suit new conditions or a different environment.
Adaptation to a new culture can take several months.
2
A feature or characteristic that has developed in an organism to help it survive and thrive in its environment.
The camel's hump is an adaptation that allows it to store fat for energy in the desert.
3
A film, television program, or stage play that has been created based on a written work such as a novel.
The film is an adaptation of a famous novel.