Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Adaptation has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
"the play is an adaptation of a short novel"
the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
"The polar bear's thick fur is a remarkable adaptation that allows it to survive in freezing Arctic temperatures."
(physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)
"After sitting in a dark room for an hour, my eyes needed several minutes of adaptation before I could see clearly upon stepping outside into the bright sunlight."
The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.
"The software update included an adaptation that fixed the compatibility issues on older devices."