adjectiveverb
anpassad
adapt
Definition & meaning
The word anpassad is the past participle and adjective form of the verb anpassa . It generally means that something has been modified, adjusted, or tailored to suit a specific purpose, environment, or person.
- Adapted/Adjusted: When something is changed to fit a new context or requirement. For example, a house might be anpassad for a person with physical disabilities.
- Tailored/Customized: When something is specifically created or altered to match individual needs or preferences, such as a specialized training program or a specific piece of software.
- Suitability: It describes a state where something is "right" or "fit" for its current setting.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Anpassad is an adjective.
- It is the past participle of the verb anpassa .
- Like most Swedish adjectives, it changes form based on the noun it describes: anpassad (common gender), anpassat (neuter), and anpassade (plural/definite).
Word origin: The word is a compound of the prefix an- (meaning "to" or "towards") and the root passa (meaning "to fit" or "to suit"). It is related to the French word passer and shares roots with the English word "pass".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Justerad (Adjusted)
- Lämpad (Suitable/Fitted)
- Skräddarsydd (Tailor-made)
- Modifierad (Modified)
- Anpassningsbar (Adaptable - note: this is a related adjective describing the capacity to be adapted)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Stolen är anpassad för barn.adjective
The chair is adapted for children.
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