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adaptable Definition

adapt·able (ə daptə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be adapted or made suitable
  2. able to adjust oneself to new or changed circumstances

adaptable Related Forms

adapt′·abil·ity (-bilə tē) noun

adaptable Synonyms

adaptable

modif.

adaptable Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: This means there is a greater variability between individual plants which makes the species more adaptable to change.

Modifies a noun

  • workforce: To remain competitive companies must have a flexible, adaptable workforce.
  • product: The industry today is characterized by adaptable quality products, sophisticated machinery, expertise and ironically, a strong dependence on imported timber.
  • accommodation: It provides adaptable accommodation for larger families or groups.
  • approach: An adaptable approach will be key in the lessons learned early on.
  • specie: Sycamore is probably the most adaptable tree species occurring in Britain, able to live in most habitats.
  • graduate: It clearly shows that the graduate jobs market has diversified and demonstrates how adaptable graduates can be to market forces.

Modifying Another Word

  • infinitely: These include That the spammers are infinitely adaptable in being able to get their messages across.
  • readily: The building is readily adaptable to a variety of alternative uses.
  • remarkably: The fox is a remarkably adaptable and successful animal found, where food is plentiful, in almost every habitat.
  • easily: The course offers more than 4 weeks of menus using recipes that are easily adaptable.
  • highly: The design is also highly adaptable to a variety of network transports.
  • sufficiently: This can be of any sort provided it is sufficiently adaptable.

Infinitive complement

  • suit: The length of the game is adaptable to suit the needs of the players.
  • fit: Sizing: These socks are extremely adaptable to fit any size.
  • change: This means there is a greater variability between individual plants which makes the species more adaptable to change.
  • meet: To be useful these resources need to be popular with students and be readily adaptable to meet tutors needs.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: Each night the system was configured slightly differently, proving highly adaptable.
  • become: We managed to have a few lessons in various places, to become adaptable at riding anywhere!

Preposition: for

type: MSP is a method that is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of program.