adaptive

English Online Dictionary. What means adaptive‎? What does adaptive mean?

English

Etymology

From 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.
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