English · Nature & Environment
adaptation
/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/]
helpful inherited change
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feature or behaviour that helps a living thing survive better in its environment.
Example
The camel's ability to store fat is an adaptation to life in the harsh desert.
The camel's ability to store fat is an adaptation to life in the harsh desert.
Etymology
From Latin 'adaptare', meaning to fit to.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in biology and also for adjusting to new situations generally.