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Adaptability

/ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

  1. The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
  2. (biology) 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.

Example Sentences

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.

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What does adaptability mean?

Adaptability means The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable..

What is a synonym for adaptability?

Common synonyms include adaptableness.

What is the opposite of adaptability?

Possible antonyms include unadaptability.

How do you use adaptability in a sentence?

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

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