adaptability Meaning & Definition
What Does Adaptability Mean?
Adaptability is a noun that means The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable. It is also used to mean 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.
Word Facts for Adaptability
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | unadaptability |
| Plural | adaptabilities |
Adaptability Definition (Noun)
- The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.
- 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.
Synonyms of Adaptability
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Adaptability in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
adaptability (countable and uncountable, plural adaptabilities)
Words That Rhyme With Adaptability
Origin of Adaptability
From adaptable + -ity or adapt + -ability.
Pronouncing Adaptability
The standard pronunciation of adaptability is //əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Adaptability: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is adaptability?
Adaptability is a noun.
What is the opposite of adaptability?
The opposite of adaptability is unadaptability.
What is the plural of adaptability?
The plural of adaptability is adaptabilities.