adaptation

adaptation
n.

1) to make an adaptation

2) an adaptation for (an adaptation of a novel for television)

* * *
[ˌædəp'teɪʃ(ə)n]
to make an adaptation
an adaptation for (an adaptation of a novel for television)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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