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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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
The discoveries suggest these ancient populations were far more capable and adaptable than previously assumed.
From Science Daily
While coyotes are adaptable and natural survivalists, tour guide Moore is worried about Floyd's future and is pushing for human intervention.
From BBC
Bungalows, which make up one-third of the city’s single-family homes, are like their Midwestern owners: “down to earth, hearty, adaptable, and practical. Locals might also add good-looking.”
This left Poland particularly adaptable to economic shocks.
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