How Do You Spell ACCLIMATISE?

Pronunciation: [ɐklˈa͡ɪmɐtˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "acclimatise" means to adapt to a new climate or environment. It is typically pronounced /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a short schwa sound, while the second syllable has a long "i" sound. The final "s" is pronounced as a "z" sound, making it a verb in the present tense. The spelling of the word can be tricky, as it includes two consecutive vowels (i and a) and four consonants (c, l, m, and t) in the middle.

ACCLIMATISE Meaning and Definition

1. Acclimatise is a verb meaning to adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or climate. This term is often used in the context of living organisms, particularly humans, adjusting to changes in temperature, altitude, or other physical conditions.

   When individuals acclimatise, they undergo a process of physiological and behavioral modifications that enable them to better cope with the challenges presented by their surroundings. For instance, when a person relocates to a higher altitude, their body gradually adjusts to the decreased oxygen levels by producing more red blood cells to enhance oxygen transport. Similarly, individuals moving from a cold to a hot climate may experience an adaptation in their sweat production and heat tolerance.

   The acclimatisation process may vary in duration and intensity depending on the specific circumstances and the individual's ability to adapt. It often involves a series of gradual exposures or a progressive increase in exposure time to the new conditions. This slow adjustment allows the body to acclimatise without causing excessive stress or harm.

   In addition to living organisms, the concept of acclimatisation can also apply to non-living entities like equipment or materials. For example, machinery that operates in extreme temperatures may require a period of acclimatisation to prevent damage or malfunction.

   Overall, acclimatising is a natural and necessary process for organisms and objects to adapt and thrive in new or unfamiliar environments.

2. To accustom the body to live in a foreign country in a state of health; to inure a plant or animal to a climate not natural to it.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ACCLIMATISE

• zcclimatise
• scclimatise
• wcclimatise
• qcclimatise
• axclimatise
• avclimatise
• afclimatise
• adclimatise
• acxlimatise
• acvlimatise
• acflimatise
• acdlimatise
• acckimatise
• accpimatise
• accoimatise
• acclumatise
• accljmatise
• acclkmatise
• acclomatise
• acclimatiss

Etymology of ACCLIMATISE

The word "acclimatise" is derived from the combination of two words: "acclimate" and "ise".

The word "acclimate" originates from the French word "aclimater" which means "to acclimatize". This French term is a combination of two elements: "a-", meaning "to" or "toward", and "climat", meaning "climate". The French word was later adopted into English, and the "e" at the end of "acclimate" was changed to an "i" to create the verb form "acclimatise".

In essence, "acclimatise" retains the meaning of "to adapt or adjust to a new climate or environment". It is commonly used to describe the process by which an individual or organism becomes accustomed to a specific climate or set of conditions.

Similar spelling words for ACCLIMATISE

• acclimate,
• acclamation,
• acclimatize,
• acclimation.

Conjugate verb Acclimatise

CONDITIONAL

I would acclimatise

we would acclimatise

you would acclimatise

he/she/it would acclimatise

they would acclimatise

FUTURE

I will acclimatise

we will acclimatise

you will acclimatise

he/she/it will acclimatise

they will acclimatise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have acclimatised

we will have acclimatised

you will have acclimatised

he/she/it will have acclimatised

they will have acclimatised

PAST

I acclimatised

we acclimatised

you acclimatised

he/she/it acclimatised

they acclimatised

PAST PERFECT

I had acclimatised

we had acclimatised

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he/she/it had acclimatised

they had acclimatised

PRESENT

I acclimatise

we acclimatise

you acclimatise

he/she/it acclimatises

they acclimatise

PRESENT PERFECT

I have acclimatised

we have acclimatised

you have acclimatised

he/she/it has acclimatised

they have acclimatised

I am acclimatising

we are acclimatising

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I was acclimatising

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I will be acclimatising

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