adaptability

noun

adapt·​abil·​i·​ty ə-ˌdap-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē  a- 

: the quality or state of being adaptable

the adaptability of the subject to varied art forms

youth's adaptability to new surroundings

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for adaptability

• acceptability
• accessibility
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• availability
• believability