Adapt
/əˈdæpt/noun
To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.
Did you know?The concept of adaptation is deeply rooted in the idea of transformation, echoing ancient practices of alchemy and change.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeǵʰ-
“to set or to place, hinting at the idea of fitting or arranging.”
Latin
Latin
adaptare
“to fit to, literally meaning 'to adjust' or 'to make suitable'.”
Old French
Old French
adapter
“to fit together, reflecting a clear transformation of the Latin root.”
14th Century
Middle English
adaptien
“to make suitable; the word began to enter English as a term for fitting or modifying.”
Modern English
English
adapt
“to adjust or modify to suit new conditions, retaining the essence of transformation.”