Used in a Sentence

adaptable

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for adaptable.

Editorial note

The problem is that sometimes making something be adaptable to multiple use-cases makes it more complex than simply having two very similar pieces of code.

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Quick take

Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of adaptable gathered in one view.

adjective

Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for adaptable.

Example sentences

1

The problem is that sometimes making something be adaptable to multiple use-cases makes it more complex than simply having two very similar pieces of code.

2

Building products that function within an adaptable system seems to be the gist of this parable.

3

Darwin said: It is not the strongest of the species that survives, but rather, that which is most adaptable to change.

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The switch was largely a wake up call in how adaptable the human mind is.

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We want to have people who are flexible, adaptable, curious, and constantly learning.

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Where Erlang systems tend to shine is in being more resilient and adaptable.

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Beyond the expected reduction in extreme and destructive behaviors, the therapied proved more facile and adaptable, effectively more intelligent and therefore more skeptical.

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And so on - why wouldn't these things be adaptable and heritable?

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No, if inflicting pain produces better, more circumstantially adaptable decision-making capabilities, then I would agree.

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I love Stallman because he takes the very very long view and has shown himself to be remarkably adaptable over time.

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Mods have to be adaptable and evolve with their communities.

12

I would agree with and extend your remarks that humans tend to be slightly more adaptable than they are usually given credit.

Quote examples

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Be adaptable to figure out what drives each person’s best performance." This juxtaposition is deliberate irony, right?

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A separate issue - I never know exactly what people mean when they say this: "Diverse teams are more innovative and adaptable than monocultures."

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My largest problem with the "release early, release often" cycle, as well as being adaptable, is that it's hard to release a product that I feel isn't complete.

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“By 2100, you’d see ones that were living maybe closer to North Carolina now, up near Boston.” I hope marine communities are that adaptable.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use adaptable in a sentence?

The problem is that sometimes making something be adaptable to multiple use-cases makes it more complex than simply having two very similar pieces of code.

What does adaptable mean?

Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

What part of speech is adaptable?

adaptable is commonly used as adjective.