acclimate
UK: əˈklaɪmət | US: əˈklaɪmeɪt
vt. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
vi. to become accustomed to new conditions
acclimate = ac<to, toward> + climate<weather, environment>
- ac (from Latin ad-, meaning "to, toward")
- climate (from Greek klima, meaning "region, zone," later "weather conditions")
Etymology Origin:
The word "acclimate" originates from the French acclimater, which combines the prefix a- (from Latin ad-, "to") and climat ("climate"). It entered English in the late 18th century, originally referring to biological adaptation to new climates. Over time, its meaning expanded to include general adjustment to new environments or situations. The logic is straightforward: "moving toward (ac-) a new climate (climate)."
It took a few weeks for the plants to acclimate to the colder weather.
She struggled to acclimate to the fast-paced work environment.
Travelers should allow time to acclimate to high altitudes.
The zoo animals are slowly acclimating to their new habitat.
Immigrants often face challenges when trying to acclimate to a new culture.