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/
Korean meaning: 새로운 조건이나 환경에 적응할 수 있는 능력
Korean pronunciation: 어**댑**터**빌**러티
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
A chef shows adaptability by switching cooking methods for changing orders
Adaptability shows capability and reliability!
🎤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'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝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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