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  2. (of a living thing) able to exist in a particular environment because of changes that have happened to it over time: be adapted to Both trees are well adapted to London's dry climate and dirty air. The rat is uniquely adapted to living around humans. Fewer examples. The first half of the film feels like an adapted stage play.

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      ADAPT definition: 1. to change, or to change something, to...

  3. The meaning of ADAPTED is suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation —used with to or for. How to use adapted in a sentence.

  4. ADAPT definition: 1. to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses: 2. to change your…. Learn more.

  5. The meaning of ADAPT is to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification. How to use adapt in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Adapt.

  6. verb (used with object) to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies. Synonyms: convert, rework, modify, conform, reconcile, suit, accommodate, fit.

  7. the process in which a living thing changes slightly over time to be able to continue to exist in a particular environment, or a change like this: Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments. It's these evolutionary adaptations that make aphids and other insects so destructive. [ C ]

  8. If you adapt to a new situation or adapt yourself to it, you change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with it successfully.