Meanings
plural acclimations
- countableuncountableThe process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
Synonyms: getting used to
- countableuncountablebiologyThe adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
More synonyms by meaning
nounadaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
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Origin
From acclimate + -ion. First attested in 1801.
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acclimation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acclimation
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