adaptive
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adjective \ə-ˈdap-tiv, a-\Definition of ADAPTIVE
1
: showing or having a capacity for or tendency toward adaptation
2
a : designed or intended to assist disabled persons : assistive <adaptive devices> b : engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability <adaptive skiing>
— adap·tive·ly adverb
— adap·tive·ness noun
— ad·ap·tiv·i·ty \ˌa-ˌdap-ˈti-və-tē\ noun
First Known Use of ADAPTIVE
1760
adap·tive
adjective \ə-ˈdap-tiv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ADAPTIVE
: capable of, suited to, or contributing to adaptation <adaptive traits that enhance survival—Science News>
—adap·tive·ly adverb
—adap·tive·ness noun
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