adaptable
Americanadjective
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capable of being adapted.
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able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions.
an adaptable person.
Other Word Forms
- adaptability noun
- adaptableness noun
- nonadaptable adjective
- readaptable adjective
- superadaptable adjective
- superadaptably adverb
- unadaptable adjective
Etymology
Origin of adaptable
Example Sentences
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“Everyone just needs to be adaptable,” Dad says.
From Literature
We stay adaptable through yearly retreats, often at Pixar, to reassess our strategy and think creatively about the future.
From Los Angeles Times
Together, these mechanisms make iron oxide minerals highly adaptable carbon binders.
From Science Daily
These adaptable materials can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks, including hiding or revealing information, enabling adaptive camouflage, and supporting soft robotic systems.
From Science Daily
As launch approaches, the Crew-12 team remains focused and adaptable, continuing preparations to support scientific research, exploration, and international cooperation aboard the space station.
From Science Daily
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