ADAPT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

Example: Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country

Categories: Change, Alter, Vary

Synonyms

Conform, Adapt, Adjust, Accommodate

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "adapt" comes from Latin adaptare, which comes from Middle French adapter.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.