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a|dapt|ed|ness — «uh DAP tihd nihs», noun. the state of being adapted or suited; adaptation: »... the adaptedness of living matter to its environment (Beals and Hoijer) … Useful english dictionary
un|a|dapt|ed — «UHN uh DAP tihd», adjective. not adapted; unsuited; unfitted. –un´a|dapt´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
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.… … Useful english dictionary
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
adapt — a•dapt [[t]əˈdæpt[/t]] v. t. 1) to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly 2) to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc • Etymology: 1605–15; < L adaptāre to fit, adjust. See ad , apt… … From formal English to slang
Adaptedness — A*dapt ed*ness, n. The state or quality of being adapted; suitableness; special fitness. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Adaptiveness — A*dapt ive*ness, n. The quality of being adaptive; capacity to adapt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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
Re. — rupee. Also, re. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut. (Cf. ↑gamut)] … Useful english dictionary
