adaptable

adjective

adapt·able ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl How to pronounce adaptable (audio)

: 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)

noun

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

adaptable

adjective

as in versatile

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

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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

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

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

单词	adaptable
释义	adaptable adjective adapt·able ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl a- : capable of being or becoming adapted plants that are easily adaptable to colder climates adaptability ə-ˌdap-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē a- noun Synonyms all-around all-round protean universal versatile See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 : 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 Relevance 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 See More 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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adaptable

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