adaptive

== English == === Etymology === From adapt + -ive. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈdæp.tɪv/ === Adjective === adaptive (comparative more adaptive, superlative most adaptive) Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable. Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change. (evolutionary theory) Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment. (psychology) Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society. ==== Synonyms ==== (capable of being adapted): adaptable adaptative ==== Antonyms ==== maladaptive ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin Eli Smith, editors (1895–1910), “adaptive”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., →OCLC. == French == === Adjective === adaptive feminine singular of adaptif == German == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === adaptive inflection of adaptiv: strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular strong nominative/accusative plural weak nominative all-gender singular weak accusative feminine/neuter singular