1. relating to or involving adaptation or the process of adapting
Usage: technical; often used in scientific contexts

Examples

• The researchers studied the adaptational responses of plants to drought conditions.
• His adaptational skills helped him succeed in the new work environment.
• The species showed remarkable adaptational flexibility over generations.
• Adaptational changes in behavior were observed after the habitat modification.
• The therapy focused on improving adaptational mechanisms for stress management.
• Scientists documented adaptational traits that emerged in isolated populations.