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  1. adjective. uk / əˈdæp.tɪd / us / əˈdæp.t̬ɪd / Add to word list. changed slightly for a particular purpose or use: He drives a specially adapted car. The festive grotto is in fact an adapted garden shed. biology specialized. (of a living thing) able to exist in a particular environment because of changes that have happened to it over time:

  2. to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses: adapt something for something Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television. The play had been adapted for (= changed to make it suitable for) children.

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

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  5. verb. ə-ˈdapt. a- adapted; adapting; adapts. Synonyms of adapt. transitive verb. : to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification. adapt the curriculum to students' needs. intransitive verb. : to become adapted. adapt to a new environment. Did you know?

  6. 3 days ago · If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it. The camel's feet, well adapted for dry sand, are useless on mud. American English : adapted / əˈdæptɪd /

  7. [transitive] to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation synonym modify. adapt something These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. We need technology that can be adapted to suit the needs of the future. adapt something for something The gym has been adapted for use by visually impaired students.

  8. 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.