Adaptability
noun
The ability to change or be changed in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose.
John's adaptability to new situations was very impressive, he always managed to fit in.
Often appears as...
- show adaptability
- adaptability to change
noun
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
The adaptability of this software makes it very user friendly
Often appears as...
- adaptability of the software
- software's adaptability
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Technical
noun
The capacity to be modified for new uses or to be updated in response to the changing environment.
The adaptability of the robot enables it to carry out a variety of tasks
Often appears as...
- robot's adaptability
- adaptability of the system
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Scientific
noun
The ability to change or be changed in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose.
John's adaptability to new situations was very impressive, he always managed to fit in.
Often appears as...
- show adaptability
- adaptability to change
noun
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
The adaptability of this software makes it very user friendly
Often appears as...
- adaptability of the software
- software's adaptability
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The capacity to be modified for new uses or to be updated in response to the changing environment.
The adaptability of the robot enables it to carry out a variety of tasks
Often appears as...
- robot's adaptability
- adaptability of the system
Usage tips
Scientific
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Use 'adaptability' to describe someone's ease in adjusting to new conditions in various life scenarios.
Her adaptability during the company merger earned her a promotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Adaptability' often implies a positive trait of being flexible and open-minded.
His adaptability makes him a great team player.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't use 'adaptability' redundantly; saying someone 'adapted adaptably' is tautological.
She adapted well to her new role.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Use 'adaptability' to describe someone's ease in adjusting to new conditions in various life scenarios.
Her adaptability during the company merger earned her a promotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Adaptability' often implies a positive trait of being flexible and open-minded.
His adaptability makes him a great team player.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't use 'adaptability' redundantly; saying someone 'adapted adaptably' is tautological.
She adapted well to her new role.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Use 'adaptability' to describe someone's ease in adjusting to new conditions in various life scenarios.
Her adaptability during the company merger earned her a promotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Adaptability' often implies a positive trait of being flexible and open-minded.
His adaptability makes him a great team player.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't use 'adaptability' redundantly; saying someone 'adapted adaptably' is tautological.
She adapted well to her new role.
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How fiction can change...
which are now conventional and commonplace. Similarly, novels have helped shape the minds of thought leaders across history. Some scholars say that Darwin's theory of evolution is highly indebted to the plots he read and loved. His theory privileges intelligence, swiftness, and adaptability to change - all core characteristics in a hero.
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Rob Hopkins: Transition...
But we also live in a world with very real constraints and demands. Energy and technology are not the same thing. What I'm involved with is the transition response. And this is really about looking the challenges of peak oil and climate change square in the face, and responding with a creativity and an adaptability
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The incredible...
Thanks to our augmented capabilities, our world is going to change dramatically. We're going to have a world with more variety, more connectedness, more dynamism, more complexity, more adaptability and, of course, more beauty. The shape of things to come
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Are Honey Badgers...
isn't that wonderful oh you can't help but love these things doesn't matter what they do to you so far the honey badgers have shown problem-solving skills and adaptability but in the third and final test can they do something that would mark
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A Rare Look at the...
things that are inherited from mother to child for sometimes adopted from friend to friend that show that behavior has got this wonderful flexibility adaptability that is so much of a characteristic of humans and seen in the great apes
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Baby Orphan Fox Rescue PIPE...
the red fox is known for its adaptability and is now a species of our urban environments just as much as the rural countryside but despite their intelligence and versatile nature these beautiful creatures sometimes need our help
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Why some of us don't...
depending on his clients' needs. Fast Company magazine identified adaptability as the single most important skill to develop in order to thrive in the 21st century. The economic world is changing so quickly and unpredictably
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Accessible fart machines...
you do the truth about disability is that it's created by society and not by Physiology it's people that make cities inaccessible make products that don't have accessibility options or adaptability to them we need to think
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How did teeth evolve? -...
ranging from mountain peaks and ocean depths to rainforests and deserts. So the success of our biological class is due in no small measure to the remarkable strength and adaptability of the humble mammalian molar.
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Anne-Marie Slaughter:...
And caregiving itself develops patience -- a lot of patience -- and empathy, creativity, resilience, adaptability. Those are all attributes that are ever more important in a high-speed, horizontal,
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How fiction can change...
which are now conventional and commonplace. Similarly, novels have helped shape the minds of thought leaders across history. Some scholars say that Darwin's theory of evolution is highly indebted to the plots he read and loved. His theory privileges intelligence, swiftness, and adaptability to change - all core characteristics in a hero.
Video examples
Rob Hopkins: Transition...
But we also live in a world with very real constraints and demands. Energy and technology are not the same thing. What I'm involved with is the transition response. And this is really about looking the challenges of peak oil and climate change square in the face, and responding with a creativity and an adaptability
Video examples
The incredible...
Thanks to our augmented capabilities, our world is going to change dramatically. We're going to have a world with more variety, more connectedness, more dynamism, more complexity, more adaptability and, of course, more beauty. The shape of things to come
Video examples
Are Honey Badgers...
isn't that wonderful oh you can't help but love these things doesn't matter what they do to you so far the honey badgers have shown problem-solving skills and adaptability but in the third and final test can they do something that would mark
Video examples
A Rare Look at the...
things that are inherited from mother to child for sometimes adopted from friend to friend that show that behavior has got this wonderful flexibility adaptability that is so much of a characteristic of humans and seen in the great apes
Video examples
Baby Orphan Fox Rescue PIPE...
the red fox is known for its adaptability and is now a species of our urban environments just as much as the rural countryside but despite their intelligence and versatile nature these beautiful creatures sometimes need our help
Video examples
Why some of us don't...
depending on his clients' needs. Fast Company magazine identified adaptability as the single most important skill to develop in order to thrive in the 21st century. The economic world is changing so quickly and unpredictably
Video examples
Accessible fart machines...
you do the truth about disability is that it's created by society and not by Physiology it's people that make cities inaccessible make products that don't have accessibility options or adaptability to them we need to think
Video examples
How did teeth evolve? -...
ranging from mountain peaks and ocean depths to rainforests and deserts. So the success of our biological class is due in no small measure to the remarkable strength and adaptability of the humble mammalian molar.
Video examples
Anne-Marie Slaughter:...
And caregiving itself develops patience -- a lot of patience -- and empathy, creativity, resilience, adaptability. Those are all attributes that are ever more important in a high-speed, horizontal,
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Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
When it comes to the application to life of existing laws and morals, woman, because of her willing receptiveness, her elasticity and adaptability combined with her power of tenacious retention, has exerted an influence, the value of which is too vast to be measured.
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Tyson Fury
American Athlete
I will become the greatest, because all travellers have to be able to adapt. That quality, adaptability, is essential to that way of life. Not many boxers have it but I can adapt before a fight to the opponent, during the fight if necessary.
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Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
Adaptability is a great asset to have because life is so unpredictable, and things can change overnight for any of us.
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Bruce Lee
American Actor
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Speed and adaptability are crucial to success in conflict and can be helped by new technologies.
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Charlie Kirk
American Activist
Human adaptability simply doesn't get accurately captured in econometric models.
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Abhinav Bindra
Indian Athlete
Performing at the highest level in sports requires adaptability.
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David Grinspoon
American Scientist
The hallmark of the human species is great adaptability.
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Monty Williams
American Coach
If I do have a strength, it probably is adaptability.
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Marc Andreessen
American Businessman
Adaptability is key.
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Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
When it comes to the application to life of existing laws and morals, woman, because of her willing receptiveness, her elasticity and adaptability combined with her power of tenacious retention, has exerted an influence, the value of which is too vast to be measured.
Quote examples
Tyson Fury
American Athlete
I will become the greatest, because all travellers have to be able to adapt. That quality, adaptability, is essential to that way of life. Not many boxers have it but I can adapt before a fight to the opponent, during the fight if necessary.
Quote examples
Chanda Kochhar
Indian Businesswoman
Adaptability is a great asset to have because life is so unpredictable, and things can change overnight for any of us.
Quote examples
Bruce Lee
American Actor
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Speed and adaptability are crucial to success in conflict and can be helped by new technologies.
Quote examples
Charlie Kirk
American Activist
Human adaptability simply doesn't get accurately captured in econometric models.
Quote examples
Abhinav Bindra
Indian Athlete
Performing at the highest level in sports requires adaptability.
Quote examples
David Grinspoon
American Scientist
The hallmark of the human species is great adaptability.
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Monty Williams
American Coach
If I do have a strength, it probably is adaptability.
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Marc Andreessen
American Businessman
Adaptability is key.
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