
v. t.
For nature, always in the right,
To your decays adapts my sight. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
Appeals adapted to his [ man's ] whole nature. Angus. [ 1913 Webster ]
Streets ill adapted for the residence of wealthy persons. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Fitted; suited. [ Obs. ] Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being adapted. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. adaptation, LL. adaptatio. ]
adj.
a. Adaptive. Stubbs. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state or quality of being adapted; suitableness; special fitness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
n. Adaptation. Cheyne. [ 1913 Webster ]