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The definition of adapt is to adjust or modify something or to a particular situation or circumstance.

(verb)

Changing a lesson plan to suit both special education students and Honors students is an example of to adapt.

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transitive verb

to make fit or suitable by changing or adjusting
to adjust (oneself) to new or changed circumstances

Origin: Fr adapter < L adaptare < ad-, to + aptare, to fit: see apt

intransitive verb

to adjust oneself

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verb a·dapt·ed, a·dapt·ing, a·dapts

verb, transitive

To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.

verb, intransitive

To become adapted: a species that has adapted well to winter climes.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English adapten

Origin: , from Latin adaptāre

Origin: : ad-, ad-

Origin: + aptāre, to fit (from aptus, fitting; see apt)

Related Forms:

a·daptˈed·ness noun

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