adjustability
Americannoun
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the quality of being adjustable.
a reclining chair with infinite adjustability.
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the ability, especially of a child, to adjust to new surroundings; adaptability.
to observe the child's adjustability to her foster home.
Other Word Forms
- nonadjustability noun
Etymology
Origin of adjustability
Example Sentences
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This adjustability can be a good thing—imagine a marathoner repeating mantras to themself as they push through the final miles of a race—or a very bad thing.
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025
This adjustability opens the door to the development of new functional materials that leverage crystalline molecular machines.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2024
“I really like Hendon Hooker,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said, citing his accuracy, acumen and adjustability.
From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023
“We were confident he had that light-tower power,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said, “but the way he’s shown adjustability — for him to be hitting above .300 — is pretty remarkable.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022
Wherefore, since there are many things for whose natures and operations several things must concur which may vary in their relative adjustability, it follows that habit is necessary.
From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
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