rapidadaptation
nounUK /ˌræpɪd ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
US /ˌræpɪd ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
The act of changing quickly to fit a new situation.
The rapid adaptation of the team to the new rules surprised everyone.
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2. A fast biological change that helps a living thing survive in a new place.
The rapid adaptation of the finches' beaks helped them find food after the drought.
3. A quick change in a product or system to meet new needs.
The company's rapid adaptation to online sales kept it in business.
4. A speedy change in behavior to fit a new social or work setting.
Her rapid adaptation to the new school made her many friends.