difficulty of adapting vs difficulty to adapt

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Difficulty of adapting' is used when referring to the challenge or complexity involved in the process of adapting something, while 'difficulty to adapt' is used when indicating the level of difficulty in actually carrying out the adaptation.

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difficulty of adapting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the level of challenge or complexity involved in the process of adapting something.

Examples:

The difficulty of adapting to a new culture can be overwhelming.
She underestimated the difficulty of adapting the recipe to suit her dietary restrictions.

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Jun 27, 2015 ... Kotoura-san Director Talks Difficulty of Adapting Manga and More. An interview with Masahiko Ohta. By Joseph Luster. Add This. Be the first of ...
Adam McKay talks difficulty of adapting The Boys. Joshua Winning March 30, 2011. the boys. The Other Guys director Adam McKay has offered an update ...
Answering that question (unless you're the sort of person who doesn't care about it and ignores it) is the chief difficulty of adapting Shakespeare to film.
Aug 12, 2011 ... World War Z synopsis suggests movie may approach difficulty of adapting book by pretty much just ditching it. By Sean O'Neal@seanoneal.

Alternatives:

challenge of adapting
complexity of adapting
struggle of adapting
problem of adapting
obstacle of adapting

difficulty to adapt

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the level of difficulty in actually carrying out the adaptation of something.

Examples:

The new software presented a difficulty to adapt for the older employees.
There was a lot of difficulty to adapt the play for a younger audience.

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Often students have difficulty to adapt to object-oriented paradigm. The book addresses this issue in chapter 10 on transition from procedural programming to ...
Often students have difficulty to adapt to object-oriented paradigm. The book addresses this issue in chapter 10 on transition from procedural programming to ...
Often students have difficulty to adapt to object-oriented paradigm. The book addresses this issue in chapter 10 on transition from procedural programming to ...
Often students have difficulty to adapt to object-oriented paradigm. The book addresses this issue in a new chapter 9 on transition from procedural programming ...

Alternatives:

challenge to adapt
struggle to adapt
problem to adapt
obstacle to adapt
complexity to adapt

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difficulty of adapting vs difficulty to adapt