adaptable
adjective
adapt·able
ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl 
a-
: capable of being or becoming adapted
plants that are easily adaptable to colder climates
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
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The Multimodal Metropolis addresses these concerns by integrating intelligent, adaptable solutions into core infrastructure.
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With its retractable roof, configurable seating and adaptable pitch – which will be stored in the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen when not in use – the stadium can accommodate a wide range of sports and entertainment events.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
In budgerigars, however, the AAC allows for much more adaptable and improvisational speech patterns, similar to those seen in humans.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Here’s how to use this adaptable shade to revamp your soon-to-be serene outdoor space.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With its retractable roof, configurable seating and adaptable pitch – which will be stored in the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen when not in use – the stadium can accommodate a wide range of sports and entertainment events.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
In budgerigars, however, the AAC allows for much more adaptable and improvisational speech patterns, similar to those seen in humans.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Here’s how to use this adaptable shade to revamp your soon-to-be serene outdoor space.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adaptable
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“Adaptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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