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
