Meaning of the word adaptation in English

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adaptation

US /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the process of changing to suit different conditions

Example:
The adaptation of the species to the new environment was slow.
Successful adaptation is key to survival.
2.

a movie, television drama, or stage play that has been changed from a written work (such as a novel)

Example:
The film is an adaptation of a popular novel.
They are working on a stage adaptation of the classic play.
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