ad·ap·ta·tion 
/ˌæˌdæpˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural ad·ap·ta·tions /ˌæˌdæpˈteɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : something that is adapted ; especially : a movie, book, play, etc., that is changed so that it can be presented in another form
▪ His stage adaptation of the novel was a success. ▪ The film is an adaptation of a book of the same title. 2 [count] : a change in a plant or animal that makes it better able to live in a particular place or situation
▪ The insect's evolutionary adaptations enable it to be almost invisible even when sitting in the middle of a leaf. 3 [noncount] : the process of changing to fit some purpose or situation : the process of adapting
▪ a tool designed for easy adaptation
▪ His stage adaptation of the novel was a success. ▪ The film is an adaptation of a book of the same title.
▪ The insect's evolutionary adaptations enable it to be almost invisible even when sitting in the middle of a leaf.
▪ a tool designed for easy adaptation
