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单词 adaptable
释义

adaptable

adjective

adapt·​able ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl How to pronounce adaptable (audio)
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: capable of being or becoming adapted
plants that are easily adaptable to colder climates
adaptability
ə-ˌdap-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce adaptable (audio)
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noun

Synonyms

  • all-around
  • all-round
  • protean
  • universal
  • versatile
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Example Sentences

an adaptable tool that combines a screwdriver, a corkscrew, and pliers an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation
Recent Examples on the Web While larger mammals like bears, coyotes and mountain lions are most adaptable to heat, smaller ones that can’t regulate their temperature and are more reliant on water, such as fish, amphibians and birds, are the most vulnerable. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Noah Baumbach’s extremely wild looking adaptation of Don DeLillo’s (arguably un-adaptable) classic White Noise will include the first new bit of music from LCD Soundsystem in five years, Variety reports. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Laminate flooring is much cheaper than hardwood, and considerably less repairable and adaptable; unlike real wood, luxury vinyl can’t be refinished in another color when trends change. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2022 There are many types of workplace conflict, but there's an adaptable procedure that helps in any situation. Neil Khaund, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Under coach Nick Saban at Alabama, Jennings played a similar adaptable role on defense. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Keep lunch and dinner ideas simple and adaptable, and choose dishes that use basic tools and pantry ingredients. New York Times, 28 July 2022 Loos also advocated using curtains as room dividers, and the Grubers used outdoor curtains to shield terrace-facing glass doors and windows from direct summer sun, while creating a range of adaptable indoor-outdoor spaces on the terrace. J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Factors that can boost an employee’s score include being reactive to customer needs, acting as a mentor, providing new ideas to discussions, or exhibiting a strong and adaptable work ethic. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 22 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

adapt + -able

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

adaptable

adjective

adapt·​able ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl How to pronounce adaptable (audio)
: capable of changing or being changed to better suit a situation

adaptable

adjective

1
as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • versatile
  • skilled
  • protean
  • flexible
  • skillful
  • able
  • all-round
  • universal
  • adjustable
  • multipurpose
  • proficient
  • adept
  • experienced
  • all-around
  • changeable
  • malleable
  • modifiable
  • alterable
  • pliable
  • pliant
  • variable
  • well-rounded
  • general-purpose
  • expert
  • elastic
  • mixed-use
  • ace
  • supple
  • plastic
  • fluid
  • masterful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • limited
  • inexperienced
  • amateur
2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed the caterer's menu is adaptable to specific dietary needs, such as vegan, kosher, or low-fat

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adjustable
  • flexible
  • changing
  • versatile
  • alterable
  • varying
  • changeable
  • malleable
  • modifiable
  • variable
  • pliable
  • elastic
  • fluid
  • unstable
  • labile
  • fluctuating
  • inconstant
  • unsteady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fixed
  • inflexible
  • invariable
  • unchangeable
  • immutable
  • established
  • unalterable
  • inelastic
  • stable
  • unadaptable
  • uniform
  • constant
  • set
  • steady
  • nonmalleable
  • unchanging
  • unvarying
  • unbudgeable
  • ramrod
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of adaptable are ductile, malleable, plastic, pliable, and pliant. While all these words mean "susceptible of being modified in form or nature," adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses.

computer hardware that is adaptable

While in some cases nearly identical to adaptable, ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease.

ductile metals such as copper

In some situations, the words malleable and adaptable are roughly equivalent. However, malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape.

the malleable properties of gold

The words plastic and adaptable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, plastic applies to substances soft enough to be molded yet capable of hardening into the desired fixed form.

plastic materials allow the sculptor greater freedom

The synonyms pliable and adaptable are sometimes interchangeable, but pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated.

pliable rubber tubing

The meanings of pliant and adaptable largely overlap; however, pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness.

an athletic shoe with a pliant sole
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