Acclimatisable

/əˈklaɪmətɪzəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being acclimatised (British spelling); able to be adjusted to a new climate or environment.

Etymology

From 'acclimatise' (British variant of acclimate) plus '-able.' The 's' spelling reflects British English conventions, while American English prefers the 'z' variant.

Kelly Says

This British spelling shows how even the English language itself adapted differently on different sides of the Atlantic—'s' vs 'z' is a perfect example of linguistic acclimation!

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