adjective
adaptable
uh-DAP-tuh-buhl
adjective
1
Able to be changed or adjusted to fit new conditions.
"The software is highly adaptable and can run on almost any device."
"They chose a modular design so the building would be adaptable to future needs."
2
Willing and able to adjust to new situations; flexible.
"Good employees are adaptable when priorities change at short notice."
"She proved herself adaptable, settling into three different countries within a year."
How to Use Adaptable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to change or be changed to suit new circumstances.
Common pairings
highly adaptable
adaptable to change
an adaptable approach
Word Forms
more adaptable comparative, most adaptable superlative
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Etymology
From adapt plus the suffix -able ("capable of"), tracing back to Latin aptus, "fitted" or "suited."