noun · academic
adaptation
/ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ad·ap·TA·tion
the process of adjusting to new conditions or changes, especially to reduce harm from environmental change
Examples
“Coastal cities invest in adaptation to cope with rising sea levels.”
“Adaptation strategies include early warning systems and crop changes.”
“Adaptation is necessary when mitigation alone cannot prevent damage.”
Band 8 sentence
“Long‑term adaptation planning must combine infrastructure upgrades with social support systems.”
Collocations
- adaptation strategies
- climate adaptation
Word family
Common mistakes
adaption→adaptation
to adaptation to new conditions→to adapt to new conditions
Say it for a higher band
5change→6adjustment→7+adaptation
Synonyms
adjustment
Easily confused
mitigation
“Adaptation measures, such as changing planting dates, help farmers cope with droughts.”
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