a|dapt´a|ble|ness

a|dapt´a|ble|ness
a|dapt|a|ble «uh DAP tuh buhl», adjective.
1. easily changed to fit different conditions: »

Mother has an adaptable schedule.

SYNONYM(S): flexible, pliant, malleable.
2. changing easily to fit different conditions: »

She is an adaptable person.

SYNONYM(S): flexible, pliant, malleable.
a|dapt´a|ble|ness, noun.

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  • a|dapt|a|ble — «uh DAP tuh buhl», adjective. 1. easily changed to fit different conditions: »Mother has an adaptable schedule. SYNONYM(S): flexible, pliant, malleable. 2. changing easily to fit different conditions: »She is an adaptable person. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Adaptability — A*dapt a*bil i*ty, Adaptableness A*dapt a*ble*ness, n. The quality of being adaptable; suitableness. General adaptability for every purpose. Farrar. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Adaptableness — Adaptability A*dapt a*bil i*ty, Adaptableness A*dapt a*ble*ness, n. The quality of being adaptable; suitableness. General adaptability for every purpose. Farrar. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • unadaptable — un a•dapt′a•ble adj. ness, n …   From formal English to slang

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