Simple meaning
What does Adaptation mean?
Adaptation means a helpful change for survival.
Dictionary definition
Adaptation means a change that helps a plant or animal live better in its environment.
Example sentences
Adaptation in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what adaptation means.
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The reading passage used adaptation to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using adaptation correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Adaptation
adjustmentRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
changeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
traitRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mismatchHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
weaknessHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Adaptation word family
Base word
adaptation
noun
adaptation
Base form.
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What does adaptation mean?
Adaptation means adaptation means a helpful change for survival.
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