Learn why “Adaptation” is correct and why “Adoptation” is a mix-up with “adopt”.
Incorrect spelling - “Adoptation” is wrong; it mixes “adopt” with “adapt”.
"Adoptation" is a common misspelling of "Adaptation". Always use "Adaptation" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Adaptation” means adjusting or modifying to suit new conditions.
"Adaptation": “Adaptation” means adjusting or modifying to suit new conditions.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The movie is an adaptation of a book.
"Correct:" Animals show adaptation to climate.
"Correct:" Software adaptation improves usability.
"Incorrect:" The movie is an adoptation of a book.
"Incorrect:" Animals show adoptation to climate.
"Incorrect:" Tech needs adoptation.
A: Adaptation.
Always use “Adaptation” (no ‘o’ after the ‘d’).