Adapt means to make or become suitable for a new use, often through modification. It refers to the ability to adjust to new conditions or purposes.
Adapt significa tornar-se ou fazer-se adequado para um novo uso, muitas vezes através de modificação. Refere-se à capacidade de ajustar-se a novas condições ou propósitos.
| Word | adapt |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16, 2018 |
| Type | verb |
| Syllables | uh-DAPT |
| Etymology | Rooted in the origins of adapt is the idea of becoming specifically fit for something. English speakers adapted adapt in the 15th century from the Middle French adapter, which was borrowed, in turn, from the Latin adaptāre,a combination of the Latin prefix ad- ("to, toward") and the verb aptāre, meaning "to put into position, bring to bear, make ready." Aptāre is a verbal derivative of aptus, meaning "fit" or "apt." Other descendants of aptus in English include aptitude, inept, and of course apt itself, as well as unapt and inapt. |
| Examples | It took Rachel a while to adapt to her new school, but she is settling in well now. "Hydroponics and aeroponics require vigilant monitoring of nutrient solution. While this can be time consuming, Tiger Corner Farms has fully automated this process by adapting warehouse management software to adjust nutrient levels, pH and other environmental parameters." — Tony Bertauski, The Post & Courier (Charleston, South Carolina), 29 Nov. 2017 |
| Definition | : to make or become fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
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