Explanation
A far-reaching adaptation of a source text to a new medium, audience, or cultural context. The adaptation does not necessarily retain the same form but seeks to achieve a comparable effect under different conditions.
Example
A pun is replaced in a stage adaptation with a different punchline that works in that context.
Counterexample
A word-for-word translation without contextual reworking is not an adaptation in the strict sense.
Distinction
Distinction from translation: A word-for-word translation without contextual reworking is not an adaptation in the strict sense.
Effect on thought and perception
Translation does not necessarily preserve the same form but seeks a comparable effect under different conditions.
Resonance
Adaptation makes a directed relationship perceptible: Translation does not necessarily preserve the same form, but seeks a comparable effect under different conditions.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Adaptation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-031. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-031The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.