different between adaptive vs adaptional

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

Adjective

adaptional (comparative more adaptional, superlative most adaptional)

1. Relating or pertaining to adaptation, or the action of adapting.
2. (biology) Applied to the process by which an organism is fitted or adapted to its environment

Related terms

References

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