adaptability

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ UK /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

    The species' adaptability allowed it to thrive in many climates.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the quality of being able... flexibilityversatilityresiliencemalleabilitypliability
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Etymology

From adaptable + -ity, ultimately from Latin adaptare ('to fit to'), from ad- ('to') + aptare ('to fit'), from aptus ('fitted').

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