different between adaptive vs adaptability

English

Etymology

adapt +? -ive

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /??dæp.t?v/

Adjective

adaptive (comparative more adaptive, superlative most adaptive)

1. Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
2. Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
3. (psychology) Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society.

Synonyms

• (capable of being adapted): adaptable
• adaptative

Antonyms

• maladaptive

Derived terms

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Translations

References

• adaptive in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

French

Adjective

adaptive

1. feminine singular of adaptif

German

Pronunciation

Adjective

adaptive

1. inflection of adaptiv:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

English

Etymology

From adaptable +? -ity

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?dæpt??b?l?ti/

Noun

adaptability (countable and uncountable, plural adaptabilities)

1. The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
2. (biology) Variability in respect to, or under the influence of, external conditions; susceptibility of an organism to that variation whereby it becomes suited to or fitted for its conditions of environment; the capacity of an organism to be modified by circumstances.

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Translations

References

• adaptability in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.