Definition of 'adapted'
adjective
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adapted in British English
adjective
The bird's feet are perfectly adapted for swimming.
plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and the west coast of America that are
adapted to our dry conditions
Choose a shampoo that is adapted to your hair type.
The best measure of intelligence is how well adapted these organisms are.
The camel's feet, well adapted for dry sand, are useless on mud.
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British English: adapted
ADJECTIVE /əˈdæptɪd/
If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
The camel's feet, well adapted for dry sand, are useless on mud.
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