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/
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
The adaptable new student quickly became comfortable at her new school.
The adaptable tailor adjusted the jacket so it would fit the boy. (ADAPT + ABLE → able to adapt to a new situation = adaptable)
The adaptable hiker changed into a raincoat, stayed comfortable, and found a suitable shelter from the rain.
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
adapt (from Latin adaptare: ad- (to) + apt- (fit)) + -able (capable of being) = adaptable (capable of being adapted or adjusted)
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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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