adaptive
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptationOf, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
» Spiders are very adaptive, especially when spinning a web.
Meaning
4 sensesOf, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
adaptiv
адапти́вныйadaptívnyj
Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment.
Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society.
- having a capacity for adaptation
Examples
16 sentencesSpiders are very adaptive, especially when spinning a web.
The authors looked at two different adaptive radiations in the fossil record.
She's an adaptive learner.
Use an adaptive approach.
The software is adaptive.
Translations
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Forms
more adaptive, most adaptive| Comparative | more adaptive Lesson |
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| Superlative | most adaptive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- having a capacity for adaptation:adaptative
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
51 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form