adaptable Definition
adapt·able (ə dap′tə bəl)
adjective
- that can be adapted or made suitable
- able to adjust oneself to new or changed circumstances
adaptable Related Forms
adapt′·abil′·ity (-bil′ə tē) noun
adaptable Synonyms
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.
Browse dictionary entries near adaptable
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- ‹ adamsite
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- ‹ Adams,Judge Richard
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