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adaptable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈdæptəbəɫ// UK //ɐdˈæptəbəl// adapt·able

adj. able to change easily to fit new situations or different conditions.

adj. capable of being modified or adjusted to suit different conditions or purposes. Often used to describe individuals who manage change effectively or tools with multiple applications.


SIMPLE

She is very adaptable and handles new challenges well.

CONTEXTUAL

The new office software is highly adaptable, allowing each department to customize the interface for their specific needs.

COMPLEX

In an increasingly volatile global market, the most successful corporations are those with adaptable business models that can pivot in response to sudden technological shifts.

Antonyms
Origin

From adapt + -able.

Usage

Typically used as a gradable adjective; often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'become', or 'remain'.

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