Historical adaptation Synonyms

Definitions for Historical


  • (adjective) restricted to or based on fact
  • (adjective) of or relating to the study of history
  • (adjective) used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time

Definitions for Adaptation


  • (noun) the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
  • (noun) the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
  • (noun) physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light