adaptability — the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or environments
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or environments
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The chameleon's adaptability makes it a master of disguise, unlike my uncle who still can't figure out smartphones.
- Companies value employees with high adaptability in today's rapidly changing business environment.
- Her remarkable adaptability allowed her to switch from being a teacher to a successful YouTuber.
adaptability
NOUN[/əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/]
the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or environments
The new student's adaptability helped her feel comfortable at her new school quickly.
The tailor's adaptability helped him adjust the jacket so it fit the boy. (ADAPT + ABILITY → the ability to adapt to a new situation = adaptability)
Adaptability shows capability and reliability!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adaptare' meaning 'to fit to', combined with the suffix '-ability' (meaning capacity or quality). The Latin root 'ad-' means 'to' and 'aptare' means 'to fit'.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + apt (fit) + -able (capable of) + -ity (quality/state) = adaptability
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chameleon's adaptability makes it a master of disguise, unlike my uncle who still can't figure out smartphones.”
“Companies value employees with high adaptability in today's rapidly changing business environment.”
“Her remarkable adaptability allowed her to switch from being a teacher to a successful YouTuber.”
“The plant's adaptability to harsh conditions is amazing, much like college students surviving on ramen noodles.”
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