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单词 adaptive
释义

adaptive

adjective

adap·​tive ə-ˈdap-tiv How to pronounce adaptive (audio)
a-
1
: providing, contributing to, or marked by adaptation : arising as a result of adaptation
… left ventricular hypertrophy should not be considered solely an adaptive response to an increased ventricular workload. Edward D. Frohlich et al.
An effort to identify the healthy adaptive need that is being met by a patient's behavior can result in increased empathy for the patient. Thomas O. Brackett
specifically : of, relating to, or being a heritable trait that serves a specific function and improves an organism's fitness or survival
Webbed feet is an adaptive trait in aquatic animals.
2
a
: designed or intended to assist disabled persons : assistive
adaptive devices
b
: engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability
adaptive skiing
c
: participating in a sport with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for disability
an adaptive skier
adaptively adverb
adaptiveness noun
adaptivity
ˌa-ˌdap-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce adaptive (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Expansion of the city’s downtown adaptive reuse ordinance to the entire city would produce 500 new units by converting commercial buildings to housing, Bass said. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 Proceeds from the ticket sales, silent auction, and wine and beer sales will go towards local adaptive sports programs supporting thousands of San Diegans with disabilities. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Since its founding in 1983, Achilles has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ability levels to participate in mainstream endurance events by providing access to adaptive equipment, training and race opportunities and a supportive community. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 Price has a vision to create a room at the center that is all about adaptive equipment. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 And then there are wheelchair-hike-able trails for folks who are maybe more experienced wheelchair hikers or have adaptive equipment. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Notably, the phone's 6.6-inch screen offers 2,220-by-1,080-pixel resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, specs that aren't too common among sub-$300 handets. Dave Leclair, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 The organization works with individuals with disabilities through skating, sometimes using adaptive equipment. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 In light of Tuesday's news, safety advocates renewed their calls for other changes, including creating standards for driver-assist systems, adaptive headlights, impaired driving prevention technology as well as improving hood and bumper standards. Matt Mcfarland, CNN, 17 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

adapt + -ive

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

adaptive

adjective

adap·​tive ə-ˈdap-tiv How to pronounce adaptive (audio)
1
: capable of, suited to, or contributing to adaptation
adaptive traits that enhance survival and diversification of species … Science News
2
a
: used to assist a person with a disability in performing a certain task or activity : assistive
Adaptive equipment might include Braille keyboards, voice synthesizers and adjustable-height computer tables. Stuart Gordon, The Modesto (California) Bee
b
: engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability
It is called wheelchair basketball, an adaptive sport for disabled people … James Nix, The Independent Tribune (Concord, North Carolina)
c
: participating in a sport with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability
Ever seen those inspirational adaptive skiers cranking down the mountain in their ski chairs, or with a blind skier guide? Moira McCarthy, The Boston Herald
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