adapted
adjective
adapt·ed
ə-ˈdap-təd 
a-
: suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation
—used with to or for
soil well adapted to the growing of wheat
"The teeth are sharp and adapted for gripping onto slippery prey … "—
Debi Willoughby
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adaptedness
noun
He proposes that natural selection is the process of differential reproduction resulting from differential adaptedness to a common selective environment.
—Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
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Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Oscar nominations released Thursday included a powerhouse lineup of original and adapted screenplays, from leading noms-getter Emilia Pérez to Golden Globe winner Conclave.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
An adapted screenplay nom would be crucial, but that category is already overflowing with candidates.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Oscar nominations released Thursday included a powerhouse lineup of original and adapted screenplays, from leading noms-getter Emilia Pérez to Golden Globe winner Conclave.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
An adapted screenplay nom would be crucial, but that category is already overflowing with candidates.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adapted. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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