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adapted

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/əˈdæptɪd/ · ad-ap-ted

To modify something to suit a new purpose or condition.

Meanings

verbformal

To modify something to suit a new purpose or condition.

کسی چیز کو نئے مقصد یا حالت کے مطابق ڈھالنا۔

مناسب بنانا

munasib banana

Synonyms

modifiedadjustedalteredترمیم شدہڈھالا ہواتبدیل شدہ

Antonyms

unchangedunalteredconstantبدل نہ جانے والاغیر تبدیل شدہمستحکم

Common Collocations

  • adapted for television
  • adapted version
  • adapted from

Example Sentences

The book was adapted into a successful movie.

کتاب کو ایک کامیاب فلم میں مناسب بنایا گیا۔

Kitaab ko aik کامیاب film mein munasib banaya gaya.

She adapted her teaching style to meet the needs of her students.

اس نے اپنے تدریسی طرز کو اپنے طلباء کی ضروریات کے مطابق ڈھالا۔

Us ne apne tadreesi tarz ko apne talaba ki zarurat ke mutabiq dhalha.

The software was adapted for use in different languages.

سافٹ ویئر کو مختلف زبانوں میں استعمال کے لیے مناسب بنایا گیا۔

Software ko mukhtalif zabanon mein istemal ke liye munasib banaya gaya.

Easily Confused With

adopted:Adopted means to take up, while adapted means to modify.

Word Family

adaptation
nounمناسبت
adaptable
adjectiveمناسب بننے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of adapting your clothes to fit the weather.

Visualize a chameleon changing colors to blend into its environment.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو خود کو ڈھال لیں، وہی تو جیتتے ہیں، ہر رنگ میں رنگ جائیں، وہی تو جیتتے ہیں۔

Jo khud ko dhal lein, wahi to jeette hain, Har rang mein rang jaayen, wahi to jeette hain.

Those who adapt themselves truly win, Those who blend into every color truly win.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو ڈھلتا ہے، وہ بچتا ہے۔

Jo dhalta hai, woh bachta hai.

Those who adapt survive.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adaptare" — to adjust or fit

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English, reflecting a long-standing engagement with the idea of modification for suitability.