“Adaptation” refers to the process of making adjustments to respond to changing conditions, often to reduce harm or take advantage of opportunities. In a biological context, it’s how organisms evolve physical or behavioral traits to survive in their environment, like a chameleon changing its color. In a social or ecological context, it involves implementing changes in systems, practices, and structures to cope with effects like climate change, such as building sea defenses or developing drought-resistant crops. The term can also describe a rewritten version of a work, such as a novel adapted into a play or film.Â