What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reacclimate
Example
It took me a few days to reacclimate to the time zone after my trip. [reacclimate: verb]
Example
After moving back home, I needed some time to reacclimate to my old routine. [reacclimate: verb]
reacclimatize
Example
It took me a while to reacclimatize to the high altitude after being away for so long. [reacclimatize: verb]
Example
After living in a tropical climate for years, it was difficult to reacclimatize to the colder weather in my hometown. [reacclimatize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reacclimate is more commonly used than reacclimatize in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reacclimate and reacclimatize?
Both words are relatively formal and may not be commonly used in casual conversation. However, reacclimate is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, while reacclimatize may be more appropriate in academic or technical writing.
