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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And being exposed to multiple activities as a child can make you a more adaptable learner when you’re older.
In contrast to those who say the colour is boring, Robinson sees it as "adaptable" and says it's best used in "bedrooms and living areas where you want a serene, restful atmosphere".
From BBC
In the same way that England need to find adaptability on the field, they have to be adaptable off it.
From BBC
"Although we focus on rock salt HEOs, our methods provide a broad adaptable framework for enabling uncharted, promising chemically disordered complex oxides."
From Science Daily
It’s endlessly adaptable, deeply flavorful, and that crispy, crackly skin is a built-in celebration.
From Salon
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