Adaption and Acclimation

Adaption

Adaption noun - The act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation.
Usage example: the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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Synonyms for Adaption

Acclimation and adaption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Acclimation" instead a noun "Adaption".

Acclimation

Acclimation noun - The act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation.
Usage example: a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Synonyms for Acclimation

Adaption and acclimation are semantically related. You can use "Adaption" instead a noun "Acclimation".

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