Definitions
- Referring to the process of adjusting to a new climate or environment. - Talking about the adaptation of living organisms to a new habitat or environmental conditions. - Describing the process of getting used to a new situation or circumstance.
- Referring to the process of adapting to a new environment or situation. - Talking about the process of getting used to a new climate or weather conditions. - Describing the process of adjusting to a new culture or social environment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the process of adjusting to a new environment or situation.
- 2Both words involve a period of time for adaptation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the adaptation of living organisms to new conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Acclimatise is more commonly used in the context of adjusting to a new climate or environment, while acclimate can also be used in social or cultural contexts.
- 2Formality: Acclimatise is considered slightly more formal than acclimate.
Remember this!
Acclimatise and acclimate are synonyms that refer to the process of adjusting to a new environment or situation. While they share many similarities, there are some differences in usage, spelling, pronunciation, and formality. Acclimatise is more commonly used in British English and is associated with adjusting to a new climate or environment, while acclimate is more common in American English and can also be used in social or cultural contexts.
