Definition of ACCLIMATION

acclimation

Meanings

Plural: acclimations

Noun

  • adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From acclimate + -ion. First attested in 1801.

Scrabble Score: 17

acclimation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 22

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