Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Merriam-Webster Word of the Day - Adapt

 
 
Merriam-Webster  
 
WORD OF THE DAY
January 16, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
adapt Audio pronunciation
 
verb | uh-DAPT  
 
Definition
 
:
to make or become fit (as for a new use) often by modification
 
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Did You Know?
 
Rooted in the origins of adapt is the idea of becoming specifically fit for something. English speakers adapted adapt in the 15th century from the Middle French adapter, which was borrowed, in turn, from the Latin adaptāre,a combination of the Latin prefix ad- ("to, toward") and the verb aptāre, meaning "to put into position, bring to bear, make ready." Aptāre is a verbal derivative of aptus, meaning "fit" or "apt." Other descendants of aptus in English include aptitude, inept, and of course apt itself, as well as unapt and inapt.
 
 
Examples of ADAPT
 
It took Rachel a while to adapt to her new school, but she is settling in well now.
 
"Hydroponics and aeroponics require vigilant monitoring of nutrient solution. While this can be time consuming, Tiger Corner Farms has fully automated this process by adapting warehouse management software to adjust nutrient levels, pH and other environmental parameters."
Tony Bertauski, The Post & Courier (Charleston, South Carolina), 29 Nov. 2017
 
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