Definition of ADAPTABLE

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plastic, pliable, pliant, ductile, malleable, adaptable mean susceptible of being modified in form or nature. plastic applies to substances soft enough to be molded yet capable of hardening into the desired fixed form. plastic materials allow the sculptor greater freedom pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated. pliable rubber tubing pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness. an athletic shoe with a pliant sole ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease. ductile metals such as copper malleable applies to what may be pressed or beaten into shape. the malleable properties of gold adaptable implies the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses. computer hardware that is adaptable

Examples of adaptable in a Sentence

an adaptable tool that combines a screwdriver, a corkscrew, and pliers an activities director who's adaptable to any kind of situation

Recent Examples on the Web

This versatility makes the fleet endlessly adaptable. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Should the U.S. Navy Turn Merchant Ships into Floating Missile Magazines?," 10 Jan. 2019 The runways of Milan Fashion Week are often a beacon of adaptable glamour. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Irina Shayk, Gigi Hadid, and More Models Transform the Milan Runway With a Dramatic Long Hair Statement," 20 Sep. 2018 Centauro is the latest experiment by scientists to find the most adaptable and useful body-shape for robots designed to help in disasters. — James Vincent, The Verge, "The future of search-and-rescue robots might be centaur, not human," 28 July 2018 With new diseases emerging, old ones evolving and these populations growing, the world is lucky to have such adaptable institutions. — Bill Gates, WSJ, "Bill Gates: The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made," 16 Jan. 2019 By offering more options for zero-emission rides, as well as adaptable infrastructure—new super-fast chargers, which aren’t yet available commercially, work as fast as gas fill-ups—the initiative hopes to create a template for cities to plug in. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "9 cities with smart ideas to improve transportation," 18 Sep. 2018 But the best part is, donut walls are adaptable for any style of wedding. — Lyndsey Matthews, Good Housekeeping, "5 Reasons Why Donut Walls Are This Year's Best Wedding Trend," 25 Aug. 2016 Optimists often note that most countries will be richer by the end of this century, and societies are adaptable, both of which ought to reduce the harm from a warming climate. — Greg Ip, WSJ, "Adding Up the Cost of Climate Change in Lost Lives," 1 Aug. 2018 Where women are different from men is that women are more flexible, adaptable, and able to multitask. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "Designer Q & A: 10 Questions for Patricia Urquiola," 28 Jan. 2010

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