Maladaptation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌma-ˌla-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən/ mal·ad·ap·ta·tion

Meaning & Definition of Maladaptation

Maladaptation (noun)

  1. poor or inadequate adaptation

Maladaptation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in incongruence, discordance

    similar: discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, unlikeness, conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, deviance, divergence, variability, variance, incompatibility
    opposite: assimilation, integration, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment, conformation, acculturation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Maladaptation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Maladaptation:

discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, unlikeness, conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, deviance, divergence, variability, variance, incompatibility

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Maladaptation

Words with the opposite meaning of Maladaptation:

assimilation, integration, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment, conformation, acculturation

Origin & Etymology of Maladaptation

First known use: 1877

Frequently Asked Questions about Maladaptation

What does "Maladaptation" mean?

"Maladaptation" means poor or inadequate adaptation. As a noun, it is defined as: poor or inadequate adaptation.

What is another word for "Maladaptation"?

Other words for "Maladaptation" include discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction and strife. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Maladaptation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Maladaptation"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Maladaptation". Common alternatives include discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, contrast and discrepancy.

What is the opposite of "Maladaptation"?

Antonyms of "Maladaptation" include assimilation, integration, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption and adjustment.

Is "Maladaptation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Maladaptation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Maladaptation"?

"Maladaptation" is pronounced /ˌma-ˌla-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən/ and divided into syllables as mal·ad·ap·ta·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Maladaptation"?

First known use: 1877.

What is another word for "Maladaptation" meaning "as in incongruence, discordance"?

When "Maladaptation" (noun) means as in incongruence, discordance, synonyms include discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence and disunity. Opposites in this sense include assimilation, integration, acclimation and acclimatization.