acclimation Meaning & Definition
What Does Acclimation Mean?
Acclimation is used as a noun meaning The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization. It is also used to mean The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Word Facts for Acclimation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | acclimatization and acclimatisation |
| Plural | acclimations |
Acclimation Definition (Noun)
- The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
- The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Noun
- The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate; acclimatization.
Synonyms of Acclimation
Acclimation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acclimation
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Acclimation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acclimation (countable and uncountable, plural acclimations)
Words That Rhyme With Acclimation
Origin of Acclimation
From acclimate + -ion. First attested in 1801.[1]
Acclimation Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of acclimation is //æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Acclimation
What part of speech is acclimation?
Acclimation is a noun.
What is another word for acclimation?
Words with a similar meaning to acclimation include acclimatization and acclimatisation. See the full list of acclimation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of acclimation?
The plural of acclimation is acclimations.