acclimated

[ ak-luh-mey-tid ]

adjective

1. having become accustomed to a climate or environment:

   This study will examine the gill morphology of both freshwater and seawater acclimated trout.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of acclimate ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·ac·cli·mat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclimated¹

acclimate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

But over time, they acclimated to the conservative surrounds of the Central Valley.

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Redick said he’s been working on getting his players acclimated, collaborating with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and other players who were away from the gym in the build to the season.

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“The faster they can get acclimated, the better they will perform.”

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While she welcomes the influx, it also exposes people to high temperatures they’re not acclimated to, making her work all the more necessary — and keeping her volunteers very busy.

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“For being here just four days, he acclimated himself well,” Harbaugh said.

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