adaptational

Variant of adaptation

adaptation definition

ad·ap·ta·tion (ad′əp tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an adapting or being adapted
  2. a thing resulting from adapting this play is an adaptation of a novel
  3. a change in structure, function, or form that improves the chance of survival for an animal or plant within a given environment
  4. the natural reactions of a sense organ to variations in the degree of stimulation
  5. Sociology a gradual change in behavior to conform to the prevailing cultural patterns

Etymology: Fr < ML adaptatio: see adapt

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