Meaning & use
adaptive
Able to adjust readily to new, different, or changing conditions.
See it in a sentence
The species survived because it was highly adaptive to sudden shifts in climate.
Good managers stay adaptive when unexpected problems disrupt their original plans.
A note on using this word
Adaptive describes the capacity to change successfully, while 'adaptable' more often describes a specific thing that can be adapted.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
rigidinflexible
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