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What is another word for Adaptability? – 120 Adaptability Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    flexibility adjustability resilience versatility plasticity malleability suppleness adaptiveness responsiveness sensitivity receptivity openness receptiveness adjustability pliability flexibility tractability docility trainability teachability modifiability convertibility transformability changeability variability mutability modularity customizability configurability tailorability adjustability calorificability mobility

    Meaning of Adaptability

    The quality of being able to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations.

    Definitions

    • The ability to adjust to new or changing requirements or situations.
    • * The capacity to be modified for a new use or situation.
    • * The quality of being able to fit or be suited to a new or changing environment.

    Etymology of Adaptability

    The word "adaptability" originates from the Latin word "adaptare," which means "to fit" or "to adjust."
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially in the context of biology and later expanding to other fields such as psychology, sociology, and business.

    Example Uses

    • The company's adaptability to changing market conditions has been key to its success.
    • * Her adaptability and willingness to learn new skills made her a valuable asset to the team.
    • * The adaptability of the new software allows it to be used on a variety of devices.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inflexibility rigidity stiffness stubbornness obstinacy unyieldingness uncooperativeness resistance opposition contrariness recalcitrance disobedience noncompliance unresponsiveness insensitivity unreceptiveness closeness unopenness immutability unchangeability fixity stability

    Related Nouns

    adjustment modification alteration change transformation conversion transition shift adaptation accommodation flexibility resilience versatility mobility customizability configurability modularity variability mutability docility trainability teachability

    Related Verbs

    adapt adjust modify alter change transform convert transition shift accommodate modify calibrate customize configure modularize vary mutate domesticate train teach

    Related Adjectives

    adaptable flexible resilient versatile mobile customizable configurable modular variable mutable docile trainable teachable modifiable convertible transformable changeable adjustable pliable supple receptive sensitive open