adaptable
pronunciation
How to pronounce adaptable in British English:
UK [əˈdæptəbl]
How to pronounce adaptable in American English:
US [əˈdæptəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
Word Origin
- adaptable (adj.)
- 1800, from adapt + -able.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Ireland 's workforce is young , skilled and adaptable .
- 2. Successful candidates must possess a " pleasant and adaptable disposition " , the guidelines make clear .
- 3. Qnx gives rim a strategic advantage as a high performance and highly adaptable real-time operating system .
- 4. Investment banking today is more about building a better minivan -- reliable , practical and adaptable .
- 5. Orientation to adaptable industrial standards .