— adaptedness , n.
/euh dapt"/ , v.t.
1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies.
v.i.
2. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc.: to adapt easily to all circumstances.
[ 1605-15; adaptare to fit, adjust, perh. via F adapter. See AD-, APT ]
Syn. 1. fit, accommodate, suit, reconcile, conform; modify, rework, convert. See adjust .