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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdaptation
The action or process of adapting or being adapted to new conditions or environments.
Adapter
A device that allows one piece of equipment to be connected to another.
Adaptive Response
A physiological or behavioral change in an organism that enhances its ability to cope with environmental challenges.
Adaptivity
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or environments.
Add
To join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, or value.
Add-ons
An additional component or feature that can be added to a system or product to enhance its functionality.
Addendum
An item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or document.
Addict
A person who is physically and psychologically dependent on a particular substance, such as a drug or alcohol, or who is compulsive about a specific activity.
Addiction
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Addictive
Causing or likely to cause someone to become physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or activity.
Adding-machine
A mechanical or electronic office device used for performing simple arithmetic calculations, especially addition, usually printing the sequence of numbers and the result on a paper tape.
Addition
The process of adding something to something else.