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Meaning of adaptive
The primary meaning of "adaptive" is having the ability to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations.
Etymology of adaptive
The word "adaptive" comes from the Latin "adaptare," meaning to fit or adjust, which is a combination of "ad" (to) and "aptare" (to fit)
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the ability of living organisms to adjust to their environment
Synonyms
flexible
adjustable
modifiable
variable
versatile
resilient
responsive
receptive
accommodating
pliable
moldable
alterable
changeable
modifiable
adaptable
pliant
yielding
responsive
reactive
sensitive
adjustable
conformable
malleable
impressionable
susceptible
open
receptive
flexible
elastic
supple
agile
quick
resourceful
clever
ingenious
innovative
creative
dynamic
proactive
resourceful
cunning
clever
sharp
astute
adaptable
adjustable
variable
modifiable
versatile
resilient
responsive
receptive
accommodating
flexible
pliable
moldable
alterable
changeable
Definitions
- Having the ability to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations
- * Able to adapt or be adapted, especially to fit a new environment or situation
- * Relating to or characterized by adaptation, especially the adaptation of an organism or species to its environment
Usage Examples
- The company's adaptive approach to marketing allowed it to quickly respond to changes in the market
- * The adaptive nature of the new technology enabled it to be used in a variety of different contexts
- * The adaptive immune system is able to recognize and respond to pathogens in a highly specific way
Antonyms
inflexible
rigid
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
resistant
uncooperative
unresponsive
insensitive
rigid
fixed
static
unchangeable
immutable
constant
permanent
stationary
motionless
inert
stagnant
unadaptable
inflexible
obstinate
stubborn
rigid
unyielding
uncompromising
unrelenting
unshakeable
firm
solid
stable
steady
unwavering
unchanging