en anpassning
adjustment · adaptation
När något ändras så att det passar bättre i en viss situation eller för en viss person.
Definition & meaning
The word anpassning refers to the process or result of adjusting, adapting, or modifying something to fit a specific purpose, environment, or set of circumstances.
- Adaptation: The biological or general process of changing to become better suited to an environment (e.g., biologisk anpassning).
- Adjustment: The act of modifying something so that it functions correctly or conforms to a rule, standard, or requirement (e.g., anpassning av arbetsplatsen - workplace accommodation).
- Accommodation: The act of making something suitable for a specific group of people, such as those with special needs.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a noun, common gender (en anpassning). In plural, it becomes anpassningar.
- Word origin: It is derived from the Swedish verb anpassa, which is a compound of the prefix an- (related to ansluta or an-) and passa (to fit). The suffix -ning is used to turn the verb into a noun, indicating an action or a state.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Jag gör en anpassning i mitt arbete.noun
I am making an adjustment in my work.
Deras nya lägenhet kräver flera tekniska anpassningar.noun
Their new apartment requires several technical adaptations.
En snabb anpassning till klimatet är nödvändig.noun
A rapid adaptation to the climate is necessary.
Processen kräver en noggrann anpassning av verktygen.noun
The process requires a careful adjustment of the tools.
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