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Synonyms & Similar Words
flexible
adjustable
pliable
resilient
resourceful
versatile
accommodating
amenable
compliant
cooperative
receptive
responsive
tolerant
open-minded
receptive
yielding
modifiable
variable
changeable
convertible
alterable
mutable
malleable
tractable
docile
obedient
conformable
susceptible
impressionable
sensitive
aware
perceptive
observant
discerning
adaptable
adjustable
acclimatable
modifiable
variable
Meaning of Adaptable
The primary meaning of "adaptable" is having the ability to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations.
Definitions
- Having the ability to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations
- * Able to fit or be modified for a new use
- * Capable of being influenced or altered by external factors
Etymology of Adaptable
The word "adaptable" originates from the Latin "adaptare," meaning to fit or adjust, which is a combination of "ad" (to) and "aptare" (to fit)
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the ability to adjust or modify something to fit a new purpose or situation
Example Uses
- The company is looking for adaptable employees who can adjust to new roles and responsibilities
- * The adaptable design of the product allows it to be used in a variety of settings
- * She is an adaptable person who can thrive in different environments and cultures
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inflexible
rigid
unyielding
obstinate
stubborn
resistant
uncooperative
uncompromising
unresponsive
intolerant
close-minded
unreceptive
unchangeable
fixed
static
immutable
unalterable
invariable
constant
unwavering
unshakeable
firm
resolute
unrelenting
obstreperous