adaptability

CEFRC1

/ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to change easily to suit new conditions.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Variability in respect to, or under the influence of, external conditions; susceptibility of an organism to that variation whereby it becomes suited to or fitted for its conditions of environment; the capacity of an organism to be modified by circumstances.

Examples

  • Crisis management requires adaptability and quick thinking.

  • Evolution has shown that adaptability is key in all species.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.

More examples

In context

  • The adaptability of humans in difficult circumstances is nothing short of amazing.

  • But the real test of my adaptability came senior year, when I became chapter president of DKA.

  • Typically, tarantulas are either terrestrial or arboreal, but the Chilobrachys natanicharum can live in both enivronments^([sic]), the researchers said, demonstrating its adaptability.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From adaptable + -ity or adapt + -ability.