: able to change or be changed in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose : able to adapt or be adapted
an adaptable tool that combines a screwdriver, a corkscrew, and pliers
very adaptable animals
—often + toThese plants are all easily adaptable to colder climates.
The computer program is adaptable to the needs of individual users.
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“Adaptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/adaptable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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