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adaptive

/əˈdæp.tɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    ability to adjust to new conditions

    - "The company's adaptive response to market changes helped it stay competitive."
    - "The adaptive student easily learns new concepts."
    - "The adaptive behavior of animals helps them survive in their environments."

Antonyms

maladaptive
Synonyms

adaptable , adaptative
Rhymes
Words rhyming with adaptive
apative , reactive , proactive
Variants
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adaptive , adaptively , adaptiveness , adaptivenesses , adaptivities , adaptivity , adaptive cruise control , adaptive cruise controls , adaptive optics , adaptive radiation , adaptive radiations , counter-adaptation , counter-adaptations , counter-adaptive , counteradaptation , counteradaptations , counteradaptive
Forms
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adaptably, adaptiveness, adaptability, adaptable


Etymology
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derived from the Latin word 'adaptare' meaning 'to fit,' 'to adjust'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'adaptive' is often used in the field of genetics to describe organisms that can evolve and adapt to changing environments.

  2. Adaptive clothing is designed to adjust to changing weather conditions or physical activities.

  3. Adaptive learning systems use algorithms to personalize instruction based on a student's learning style and progress.


Related Concepts
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  1. flexibility: The ability to bend or change shape without breaking. Adaptive individuals and organizations are often described as flexible.

  2. resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties. Adaptive individuals and organizations are often resilient.


Culture
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The term 'adaptive' has been used extensively in various fields such as psychology, education, and business. In psychology, it refers to the ability of individuals to adjust to new situations and environments. In education, adaptive learning refers to customized instruction based on a student's learning style and progress. In business, adaptive strategies refer to the ability of organizations to respond to changes in their markets and environments.

How to Memorize "adaptive"

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    - Visualize the word 'adaptive' as a plant that bends and adjusts to its environment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adaptive' with the word 'flexible' or 'resilient'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A-D-A-P-T-I-V-E to remember the meaning: Adjusting Dynamically to New and Various Environments.


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