adapt (/əˈdæpt/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /əˈdæpt/
Meaning
Meaning: adjust to fit
To change your behaviour or something else to suit new conditions.
Examples
🗣 Animals must adapt quickly to survive when their natural environment changes.
Etymology
From Latin ‘adaptare’ (to fit to), from ‘ad-‘ and ‘aptare’ (to fit).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in biology, technology, and everyday flexibility.
Tags: change, growth