adaptive

adaptive

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English

Etymology

adapt +‎ -ive

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /əˈdæp.tɪv/

Adjective

adaptive (comparative more adaptive, superlative most adaptive)

  1. Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it issued a final rule allowing what’s called “adaptive driving beam headlights” on new vehicles. It will go into effect when published in the Federal Register in the next few days.
  2. Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
  3. (psychology) Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society.

Synonyms

  • (capable of being adapted): adaptable
  • adaptative

Antonyms

  • maladaptive

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Translations

References

  • “adaptive”, in The Century Dictionary [], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.

French

Adjective

adaptive

  1. feminine singular of adaptif

German

Pronunciation

Adjective

adaptive

  1. inflection of adaptiv:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

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