C1 noun Formal to neutral. It's a standard academic and general vocabulary word.

adaptatie

/a.dɑpˈtaː.(t)si/

Ejemplos

1

De adaptatie van het boek naar een film was zeer succesvol.

The adaptation of the book into a film was very successful.

2

Planten tonen een opmerkelijke adaptatie aan verschillende klimaten.

Plants show a remarkable adaptation to various climates.

3

Zijn adaptatie aan de nieuwe omgeving kostte hem wat tijd.

His adaptation to the new environment took him some time.

4

De adaptatie van de technologie is cruciaal voor toekomstige groei.

The adaptation of the technology is crucial for future growth.

5

We hebben de adaptatie van het lesmateriaal beoordeeld.

We evaluated the adaptation of the teaching material.

Colocaciones comunes

succesvolle adaptatie (successful adaptation)
culturele adaptatie (cultural adaptation)
biologische adaptatie (biological adaptation)

Cómo usarlo

Notas de uso

This term is widely used in various contexts, including biology, technology, literature (e.g., film adaptations), and social sciences.

Errores comunes

Confusing it with the English 'adoption' (aanneming), though they share some etymological roots, their modern meanings diverge.
Mispronouncing the 'a's – they are generally open 'a' sounds, similar to the 'a' in 'father'.

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Origen de la palabra

From French 'adaptation', which comes from Latin 'adaptatio', meaning 'a fitting to'.

Contexto cultural

The concept of 'adaptatie' is highly valued in Dutch culture, which often emphasizes pragmatism and the ability to adjust to new circumstances, whether environmental (e.g., water management) or social.

Truco para recordar

Visualize an 'adapter' plug changing to fit different outlets – it's all about making something fit or suitable for a new situation.

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Not necessarily. While often positive (e.g., successful adaptation), it can also be neutral, simply describing a process, or even imply difficulty if the adaptation process is challenging.

They are often interchangeable. 'Adaptatie' might sound slightly more formal or scientific in some contexts, while 'aanpassing' is a very common and general term for adjustment or modification.

Yes, absolutely. It's frequently used in biology to describe how organisms adjust to their environment over time, such as 'evolutionaire adaptatie' (evolutionary adaptation).

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