adaptive

adap·tive

adj \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