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单词 acclimation
释义

acclimation

noun

ac·​cli·​ma·​tion ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce acclimation (audio)
-ˌklī-
: the process or result of acclimating
especially : physiological adjustment by an organism to environmental change

Synonyms

  • acclimatization
  • accommodation
  • adaptation
  • adaption
  • adjustment
  • conformation
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Example Sentences

a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Word History

Etymology

acclim(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

acclimation

noun

ac·​cli·​ma·​tion ˌak-lə-ˈmā-shən, -ˌlī- How to pronounce acclimation (audio)
: acclimatization especially by physiological adjustment of an organism to environmental change

acclimation

noun

as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • adjustment
  • adaptation
  • adaption
  • acclimatization
  • alteration
  • transformation
  • readjustment
  • conformation
  • modification
  • conversion
  • accommodation
  • readaptation
  • revision
  • correction
  • harmonization
  • attunement
  • makeover
  • refit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • maladaptation
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