Adapt Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from French adapter, from Latin adaptare, from ad- ‘to’ + aptare (from aptus ‘fit’)

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Definition:

make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify

Short Definition:

make something suitable for new use or purpose

Examples:

• hospitals have had to be adapted for modern medical practice
• the policies can be adapted to suit individual needs