adaptingn.

Brit.

/əˈdaptɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈdæptɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: adapt v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < adapt v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare slightly earlier adaptation n. and slightly later adaption n.

The action of adapt v. (in various senses); adaptation.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > adaptation or adjustment > [noun]

commodation1578

justing1582

suiting1601

adaptation1610

adapting1610

accommodation1612

adaption1615

adjustment1644

contemperation1654

squaring1702

adaptment1786

adjustage1819

1610 J. Healey tr. J. L. Vives in tr. St. Augustine Citie of God xv. xii. 547 The Calends of March was twise set downe in such yeares: for the better adapting of these to the time, he made a yeare of fifteene monthes.

1656 A. Cowley Davideis i. 35 (note) in Poems An adapting of all these to the Constitution, Disposition, and Inclinations of the Patient.

a1711 T. Ken Psyche in Wks. (1721) IV. 278 The Voice, the Lute, the Passion sweet and strong, The Timing, the adapting of the Song.

1797 J. Sinclair Statist. Acct. Scotl. XIX. 143 No other alteration being made on the word than what the adapting of it to the Saxon pronounciation rendered necessary.

1847 Mechanics' Mag. 46 453/1 He claims particularly the adapting of the car-boats and the lock chamber to each other.

1899 Amer. Jrnl. Theol. 3 216 If editors can take such liberties in the adapting of music to words, how would it do for them to try the reverse sometimes?

1947 Billboard 10 May 116/1 They are suitable for the different types of coins used in play and the adapting of the electrical system in the coin machines.

1999 Marie Claire Health & Beauty Sept. 117/2 This form of yoga ‘respects the individual’, adapting the poses and instruction to the person, rather than expecting the person to do the adapting.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

adaptingadj.

Brit.

/əˈdaptɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈdæptɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: adapt v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < adapt v. + -ing suffix².

That adapts, or is capable of adapting.

ΚΠ

1699 T. Edwards Paraselene dismantled of her Cloud 4 The material, meritorious, formal or prerequisite adapting and conditional cause of God's Act in justifying a Sinner.

1778 J. Hunter Pract. Treat. Dis. Teeth vi. 76 The best time for moving the Teeth is in youth while the jaws have an adapting disposition.

1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. iv. 125 The adapting intelligence which limited their energy to the discharge of that office.

1860 C. Reade Eighth Commandment xix. 355 The adapting barbarian, like the old picture restorers, not only strikes out the native beauties, but sticks in his own trash, and so effaces the design.

1907 E. K. Chambers in E. K. Chambers & R. F. Sidgwick Early Eng. Lyrics 292 The vast compilation..chiefly serves to show how savourless a thing popular poetry can become in the adapting hands of a pious and unimaginative ecclesiastic.

1994 Coloradoan (Fort Collins) 27 Nov. e3/3 The visual system is a very plastic and constantly adapting system.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	adapting
释义	adaptingn. Brit. /əˈdaptɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈdæptɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: adapt v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < adapt v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare slightly earlier adaptation n. and slightly later adaption n. The action of adapt v. (in various senses); adaptation. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > adaptation or adjustment > [noun] commodation1578 justing1582 suiting1601 adaptation1610 adapting1610 accommodation1612 adaption1615 adjustment1644 contemperation1654 squaring1702 adaptment1786 adjustage1819 1610 J. Healey tr. J. L. Vives in tr. St. Augustine Citie of God xv. xii. 547 The Calends of March was twise set downe in such yeares: for the better adapting of these to the time, he made a yeare of fifteene monthes. 1656 A. Cowley Davideis i. 35 (note) in Poems An adapting of all these to the Constitution, Disposition, and Inclinations of the Patient. a1711 T. Ken Psyche in Wks. (1721) IV. 278 The Voice, the Lute, the Passion sweet and strong, The Timing, the adapting of the Song. 1797 J. Sinclair Statist. Acct. Scotl. XIX. 143 No other alteration being made on the word than what the adapting of it to the Saxon pronounciation rendered necessary. 1847 Mechanics' Mag. 46 453/1 He claims particularly the adapting of the car-boats and the lock chamber to each other. 1899 Amer. Jrnl. Theol. 3 216 If editors can take such liberties in the adapting of music to words, how would it do for them to try the reverse sometimes? 1947 Billboard 10 May 116/1 They are suitable for the different types of coins used in play and the adapting of the electrical system in the coin machines. 1999 Marie Claire Health & Beauty Sept. 117/2 This form of yoga ‘respects the individual’, adapting the poses and instruction to the person, rather than expecting the person to do the adapting. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). adaptingadj. Brit. /əˈdaptɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈdæptɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: adapt v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < adapt v. + -ing suffix². That adapts, or is capable of adapting. ΚΠ 1699 T. Edwards Paraselene dismantled of her Cloud 4 The material, meritorious, formal or prerequisite adapting and conditional cause of God's Act in justifying a Sinner. 1778 J. Hunter Pract. Treat. Dis. Teeth vi. 76 The best time for moving the Teeth is in youth while the jaws have an adapting disposition. 1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. iv. 125 The adapting intelligence which limited their energy to the discharge of that office. 1860 C. Reade Eighth Commandment xix. 355 The adapting barbarian, like the old picture restorers, not only strikes out the native beauties, but sticks in his own trash, and so effaces the design. 1907 E. K. Chambers in E. K. Chambers & R. F. Sidgwick Early Eng. Lyrics 292 The vast compilation..chiefly serves to show how savourless a thing popular poetry can become in the adapting hands of a pious and unimaginative ecclesiastic. 1994 Coloradoan (Fort Collins) 27 Nov. e3/3 The visual system is a very plastic and constantly adapting system. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1610adj.1699
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