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Word family noun adaptability adaptation adapter adaptor adjective adaptable adapted verb adapt
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishadaptablea‧dapt‧a‧ble /əˈdæptəbəl/ AWL adjective [usually after noun] CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTable to change in order to be successful in new and different situations The American Constitution has proved adaptable in changing political conditions.adaptable to The catfish is adaptable to a wide range of water conditions. —adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ noun [uncountable]
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adaptable• They were charming women, well-bred, gentle, and very adaptable.• As already stated, a system whose parts vary in a more independent manner is more adaptable.• In this job you need to be adaptable and able to cope with unexpected situations.• I am good-humoured, adaptable and I can understand instructions.• Red deer are hardy, adaptable animals.• I'm not sure Ken's adaptable enough to take a job abroad.• Young children are highly adaptable -- I'm sure they won't mind moving to a different area.• This was a younger, more adaptable specimen; it succeeded where the older one had failed.• It was not a Rolls-Royce, but a practical working and adaptable system.• Children are often more adaptable than adults.• Professional markers are a superb sketching medium, adaptable to a great many styles and very fast to use.• A landmark endures because it is timeless, adaptable to the ever-changing needs of society.adaptable to• The aerobic workout is adaptable to various fitness levels.
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