adaptive response

əˈdæptɪv rɪˈspɑːns

Definition

Definition of adaptive response - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology healthchange or reaction that helps deal with new situations

The immune system has an adaptive response to new viruses.
Sweating is an adaptive response to heat.
Plants show an adaptive response to drought.

acclimatization

adjustment

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Expressions with adaptive

adaptive learning

instruction that tailors materials and speed to each student, often via software

The app uses adaptive learning to match lessons to each student’s progress.

adaptive array

system of multiple antennas that automatically changes pattern to improve signals

The base station used an adaptive array to reduce interference from nearby transmitters.

adaptive optics

optical system in telescopes reducing effects of Earth's atmosphere

Adaptive optics helps telescopes see stars more clearly.

adaptive radiation

evolution of many species from one ancestor in different environments

Adaptive radiation led to many finch species on the islands.

adaptive system

system that changes its behavior when conditions or inputs around it change

The thermostat is part of an adaptive system controlling the building's temperature.

Expressions with response

canned response

generic answer not personalized for the situation or person

He sent a canned response to every email.

knee-jerk response

quick reaction based on emotions

Her knee-jerk response to the news was to start crying.

direct response

immediate reaction to a stimulus or action

The joke received a direct response from the audience..

good response

reply considered satisfactory or appropriate

Her good response to the question impressed the interviewer.

in response to

prep.

as a reply to a question or statement

He nodded in response to her question.

quick response

prompt reply or action in communication

She appreciated his quick response to her email.

emergency response

services provided during a crisis

Emergency response includes medical aid and rescue operations.

response time

time taken for a person to reply to a request

Her response time to emails is usually quick.

armed response

police action involving weapons during an emergency

The armed response unit arrived at the scene quickly.

measured response

reply that is calm and thoughtful

She gave a measured response to the criticism.

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French:réponse adaptative, ...
German:adaptive Reaktion, ...
Italian:risposta adattativa, ...
Spanish:respuesta adaptativa, ...
Portuguese:resposta adaptativa, ...
Chinese:适应性反应, ...
Japanese:適応反応, ...
Arabic:استجابة تكيُّفية, ...
Hebrew:תְּגוּבָה אַדַּפְּטִיבִית, ...
Russian:адаптивный ответ, ...
Ukrainian:адаптивна відповідь, ...
Hindi:अनुकूलन प्रतिक्रिया, ...
Bengali:অভিযোজক প্রতিক্রিয়া, ...
Catalan:resposta adaptativa, ...
Czech:adaptivní odpověď, ...
Danish:adaptiv respons, ...
Dutch:adaptieve reactie, ...
Greek:προσαρμοστική αντίδραση, ...
Hungarian:adaptív válasz, ...
Khmer:ការឆ្លើយតបសម្របខ្លួន, ...
Korean:적응 반응, ...
Persian:پاسخ تطبیقی, ...
Polish:odpowiedź adaptacyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):resposta adaptativa, ...
Romanian:răspuns adaptativ, ...
Swedish:anpassningsreaktion, ...
Thai:การตอบสนองปรับตัว, ...
Turkish:adaptif yanıt, ...
Vietnamese:phản ứng thích nghi, ...

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