Adaptage

The activity of adaptation which leads to helping the living thing that has adapted meet its needs for survival on the planet.

"The adaptage of the sea mammal has allowed it to last much for time underwater than the average land mammal."

Counter-played

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To be hit back with another move of the sort.

"The man counter-played the women's card"
"The bully's attack was counter-played"