| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| acclamation, acclimation (nn.) |
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| Acclamation is related to acclaim and means “being accorded applause, approval, or cheers”; He was elected by acclamation. Acclimation is a noun made from the verb acclimate, meaning “to get adjusted to a climate or an environment” or “adapt to new circumstances”; acclimation means “such an adjustment or adaptation,” as in After weeks of feeling chilled, they finally achieved acclimation to the cold. It is not a commonly used word. See ACCLIMATE. | 1 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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