adaptability

American  

[uh-dap-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌdæp təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely adaptableness

noun

1. the ability to adjust to different conditions or circumstances.

   Educational institutions are switching to the new software because of its flexibility, adaptability, and ease of use.

   Critical thinking skills and emotional and intellectual adaptability are essential characteristics of an educated citizenry.

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Other Word Forms

• nonadaptability noun
• nonadaptableness noun
• readaptability noun
• superadaptableness noun
• unadaptability noun
• unadaptableness noun

Etymology

Origin of adaptability

adapt ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

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How does adaptability compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• adaptability vs. flexibility

Example Sentences

The beauty of this base is its adaptability.

From Salon

Left, right, as an orthodox number 10, as a six, or an eight, Mount has a range of experiences that make him very useful for a coach who regards adaptability as a key weapon.

From BBC

Yet it remains a mystery how a driver who was long famed for his adaptability, and whose talent and status is unquestioned and unquestionable, has failed to adapt to them.

From BBC

That accountability, responsibility and adaptability all came together when we stepped on to the field as a team.

From BBC

In the same way that England need to find adaptability on the field, they have to be adaptable off it.

From BBC

Related Words

• flexibility
• versatility