adaptability
n.the ability to change or adjust to new conditions. In biology, it means how well a living thing can survive in different environments.
n.the capacity to adjust to new, different, or changing environments or circumstances. In a biological context, it refers to the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in varying environmental conditions.
“The plant shows great adaptability to dry soil.”
“The success of the species depends on its adaptability to the shifting climate patterns of the region.”
“Evolutionary biologists often study the genetic basis of adaptability, examining how specific traits allow a population to thrive when their primary food source becomes scarce.”
“In tests, the team reports improvements over older approaches in cultural adaptability, fluency and completeness.”
“Structured remembering—via journaling, looking over old emails or reconnecting with a longtime friend—can strengthen resolve and adaptability.”
From adaptable + -ity or adapt + -ability.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.