adaption

[US]/ə'dæpʃn/
[UK]/ə'dæpʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. adaptation

Phrases & Collocations

film adaption

literary adaption

cultural adaption

environmental adaption

Example Sentences

The adaption of the novel into a movie was well-received by audiences.

She is working on the adaption of the play for a modern audience.

The adaption of the software for mobile devices is essential in today's market.

The adaption of the recipe to suit dietary restrictions was a success.

The adaption of the traditional dance for a contemporary performance was innovative.

The adaption of the curriculum to online learning platforms has been challenging.

The adaption of the building for office use required extensive renovations.

The adaption of the play for a younger cast brought a fresh perspective to the production.

The adaption of the book into a graphic novel appealed to a new audience.

The adaption of the technology for medical applications shows great potential.

Real-world Examples

Yeah! That's true! A lot of adaptions are really quite terrible aren't they?

Source: American English dialogue

Adobe's story is also one of adaption.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Great, so this is the trend of video conferencing adaption.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

The truth is that this world of adaption has made him into a palimpsest.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

As the adaption of the beloved video game, HBO's The Last of Us has achieved something pretty unique.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

" I think it will work for any subject's adaption and casting if you do it with the reverence for technology and science."

Source: Selected English short passages

Both are adaptions of acclaimed Chinese sci-fi author Liu Cixin's short story of the same title, which was released in 2000.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

This indicates that at least some late therapsids might have had hair—a key adaption for insulation to maintain body temperature.

Source: PBS Earth - Animal Fun Facts

And yet, at the very same time, Holmes also appeared in various German-language film adaptions, some of which were said to have been much-loved favorites of Adolf Hitler.

Source: Anecdotes of celebrities

The only other species scientists have identified with the same sort of skull adaption --- is the white tent-making bat of the Central American tropics.

Source: Collection of 93 Old TOEFL Listening Passages

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