adaptability
əˌdæptəˈbɪləti
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Definition of adaptability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
adjustment capabilityability to adjust to new conditions
  • Her adaptability to the new work environment was impressive..
flexibility versatility
2.
organizational capabilityTECH.ability to modify processes to meet new demandsTECH.
  • The company's adaptability led to its success in new markets.
flexibility resilience versatility
3.
biologyTECH.capacity of an organism to change with environmentTECH.
  • The adaptability of the species ensured its survival.
flexibility versatility
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Origin of adaptability

Latin, adaptare (to fit) + -ability (capacity)

Terms with adaptability included in their meaning

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adaptability
ability to adapt to new situations
adaptability
able to adapt to new conditions
wildlife
North American mammal with black face markings, striped tail, noted for adaptability
adaptability
adapt to situations without resistance
adaptability
ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions
adaptability
in a way that adapts easily to change
adaptability
make the best of a situation despite challenges
adaptability
to adapt without losing integrity

Examples of adaptability in a sentence

  • Adaptability is crucial for success in a rapidly changing market.
  • Adaptability is crucial for startups facing rapid changes.
  • Her adaptability helped her thrive in different work environments.
  • Adaptability is crucial for animals in changing climates.
  • The adaptability of bacteria makes them hard to eliminate.

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  1. French:capacité d'adaptation, flexibilité, ...
  2. German:Anpassungsfähigkeit, Wandlungsfähigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:adattabilità, flessibilità, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptabilidad, flexibilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:adaptabilidade, flexibilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:适应能力, 适应性, ...
  7. Japanese:適応能力, 適応力, ...
  8. Arabic:قَابِلِيَّةُ التَّكَيُّف, مَرُونَةُ التَّكَيُّفِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹשֶׁר הִסְתַּגְּלוּת, הִסְתַּגְּלוּת, ...
  10. Russian:адаптивность, приспособляемость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:адаптивність, гнучкість, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुकूलन क्षमता, अनुकूलनशीलता, ...
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