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a⋅dapt⋅a⋅ble

[uh-dap-tuh-buhl]
–adjective
1. capable of being adapted.
2. able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions: an adaptable person.

Origin:
1790–1800; adapt + -able


a⋅dapt⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, a⋅dapt⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
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a·dapt·a·ble   (ə-dāp'tə-bəl)   
adj.  Capable of adapting or of being adapted.
a·dapt'a·bil'i·ty, a·dapt'a·ble·ness n.
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