Acclimate
/ˈæk.lə.meɪt/noun
To adjust or become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation.
Did you know?Acclimate comes from the same Latin root as climate, a word once tied to the Earth’s “inclination” and the old belief that your fate could be shaped by the heavens above.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
klíma
“An inclination or slope; later, a zone of the Earth determined by the sun’s angle.”
Late Latin
Latin
clima
“A region or climate, originally tied to the Earth’s tilt or slope.”
14th Century
French
climat
“Climate; a region with a particular weather pattern.”
17th Century
English
climate
“The prevailing weather conditions of a place; also a region.”
19th Century
English
acclimate
“To adapt to a new climate or environment.”