What does adaptable mean?
Adaptable means Capable of being adapted..
Adaptable
/əˈdæptəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Capable of being adapted..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of being adapted.
- Willing or able to adapt to circumstances; flexible.
Example Sentences
an adaptable electric plug for international use
She had had to turn out of her own room to accommodate him, but if one kept an apartment-house one had to be adaptable; […]
Joan was adaptable, and easily fell in with the prevalent tone. She played her small jokes on each, and this readily dissolved restraint, and put all on terms of easy friendship.
Word Forms
- more adaptable
- most adaptable
Synonyms for adaptable
Antonyms for adaptable
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When Should You Use Adaptable?
Use adaptable when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adaptable?
Common synonyms include adaptive, pliant, pliable, variable.
What is the opposite of adaptable?
Possible antonyms include unadaptable, inadaptable.
How do you use adaptable in a sentence?
an adaptable electric plug for international use
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