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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Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
An adaptable three-piece band remained on high alert for what could come next.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The discovery suggests Denisovans were adaptable to a variety of environments and climates, from chilly, high-elevation places like Siberia and the Tibetan Plateau to warm, humid locales like Taiwan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Why is a new No 10 important for Amorim?
Analysis from Laurie Whitwell
Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
An adaptable three-piece band remained on high alert for what could come next.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The discovery suggests Denisovans were adaptable to a variety of environments and climates, from chilly, high-elevation places like Siberia and the Tibetan Plateau to warm, humid locales like Taiwan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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