ADJECTIVE | all | adaptable | capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use |
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Sounds | ahdae'ptahbahl | |
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Rhymes | abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl... |
Meaning | capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use. | |
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Examples |
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Narrower | adjustable | capable of being changed so as to match or fit |
all-mains | Used of a radio receiver that is adaptable to all voltages | |
convertible | designed to be changed from one use or form to another | |
elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant | able to adjust readily to different conditions | |
filmable | (used of a story or literary work) capable of being adapted to motion picture form | |
universal | Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations | |
variable | (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied | |
Opposite | unadaptable | not adaptable |
Spanish | adaptable | |
Catalan | adaptable | |
Nouns | adaptability | the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances |
Verbs | adapt | make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose |
adapt | adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions |
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