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Adaptability

/ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/

The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.

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noun

1
The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
2
Variability in respect to, or under the influence of, external conditions; susceptibility of an organism to that variation whereby it becomes suited to or fitted for its conditions of environment; the capacity of an organism to be modified by circumstances.

↔️ Antonyms of "Adaptability"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
unadaptabilitynoun	The condition of being unadaptable

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Adaptability"

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Word	Definition
adaptionnoun	Alternative form of adaptation. [(uncountable) The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.]
adaptive	Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
adapted	Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.
adaptationnoun	(uncountable) The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.
adaptverb	(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
responsivenessnoun	The quality or state of being responsive.
adjustingnoun	Adjustment.
adjustmentnoun	The action of adjusting something
customizationnoun	The act of customizing something.
reactivitynoun	responsiveness to stimulation
suitabilitynoun	The quality of being suitable.
appropriatenessnoun	The quality or condition of being appropriate.
modificationnoun	The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
resiliencenoun	(psychology, neuroscience) The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.
versatilitynoun	The property of being versatile or having many different abilities.
retrofitnoun	An act of supplying a device, structure, etc., with new components or parts that were not previously available or installed; a retrofitting.
contingencynoun	(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
fitnessnoun	The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
resiliencynoun	Synonym of resilience.
flexibilitynoun	The quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically.