adapting

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-dapt-ing (3)

English Definition

Making something suitable for a new use or purpose; modifying.

Example Sentence

Adapting to a new environment can be difficult.

US IPA /əˈdæptɪŋ/

UK IPA /əˈdæptɪŋ/

adjusting modifying conforming acclimatizing

preserving resisting