Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

screen-adaptation

noun
/skrine-ad-apt-ˈā-shən/
Definition
A screen adaptation is a transformation of a literary work into a film, television show, or other visual media.
Examples
  • Many classic novels have received screen adaptations in recent years.
  • The screen adaptation of the play was met with critical acclaim.
  • Screen adaptations often vary significantly from the original work.
Meaning
It refers to the process of taking a written story and adapting it for the screen, which may involve changes in characters, settings, or plot to fit the visual format and storytelling style of the screen.
Synonyms
  • film adaptation
  • movie adaptation
  • screen version