acclimating

Meanings

• Verb

  Adjusting to a new environment or situation.

  - "After moving to a new city, it took some time for the family to acclimate to the different climate and culture."
  - "The new employee was given time to acclimate to the company's work environment and procedures."

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Synonyms

acclimatise , acclimatize , accommodate , acculture , accustom , adjust , climatize , conform , get used to , habituate , harden , season , toughen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acclimating
acclimate , adulate , animate

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Variants

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acclimate , acclimated , acclimates , acclimating

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'climbing a slope' or 'making one's way up a hill.' The current meaning is derived from the idea of gradually adjusting to new conditions.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acclimating' is derived from the Latin word 'acclivis,' which means 'sloping,' 'inclined,' or 'rising.'

2. In the medical field, the term 'acclimation' is used to describe the process of gradually introducing a patient to a new medication or treatment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adaptation: The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.

2. Assimilation: The process of becoming part of a larger group or culture.

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Culture

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Acclimating has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the experiences of immigrants and travelers adjusting to new environments. In music, the term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the process of growing accustomed to a new sound or genre.

How to Memorize "acclimating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of gradually adjusting to a new environment or situation. Imagine yourself taking small steps towards becoming more comfortable in a new place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acclimating' with the idea of adjusting to new conditions. Think of the word 'adjust' and how it relates to the meaning of 'acclimating'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Acclimate means Adjusting Carefully.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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