1. The act or process of adapting, or fitting; or the state of being adapted or fitted; fitness. "Adaptation of the means to the end." Erskine.
2. The result of adapting; an adapted form.
ADAPTATIVE
A*dapt"a*tive, a.
Defn: Adaptive. Stubbs.
ADAPTEDNESS
A*dapt"ed*ness, n.
Defn: The state or quality of being adapted; suitableness; special fitness.
ADAPTER
A*dapt"er, n.
1. One who adapts.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: A connecting tube; an adopter.