adaptable — able to adjust to new conditions or situations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to adjust to new conditions or situations
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdæptəbl/
Korean meaning: 새로운 조건이나 상황에 적응할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 어**댑**터블
Example Sentences
- My cat is surprisingly adaptable - it went from hating baths to becoming a swimming instructor.
- The most adaptable employees are often the most valuable in today's changing workplace.
- He's so adaptable that he could probably survive on Mars with just a toothbrush and some gum.
adaptable
ADJECTIVE//əˈdæptəbl//
able to adjust to new conditions or situations
An adaptable worker continues her tasks despite the sudden power outage
Stay adaptable, become capable, and earn respectable success!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adaptare' meaning 'to fit to', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'aptare' (to fit or adjust), with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'.
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📝Examples
“My cat is surprisingly adaptable - it went from hating baths to becoming a swimming instructor.”
“The most adaptable employees are often the most valuable in today's changing workplace.”
“He's so adaptable that he could probably survive on Mars with just a toothbrush and some gum.”
“Children are naturally adaptable and learn new languages faster than adults.”
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