adaptive

adjective adap·tive \ə-ˈdap-tiv, a-\

Definition of ADAPTIVE

: showing or having a capacity for or tendency toward adaptation

a : designed or intended to assist disabled persons : assistive <adaptive devices>

b : engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability <adaptive skiing>

— adap·tive·ly adverb

— adap·tive·ness noun

— ad·ap·tiv·i·ty \ˌa-ˌdap-ˈti-və-tē\ noun

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Medical Dictionary

adjective adap·tive \ə-ˈdap-tiv\

: capable of, suited to, or contributing to adaptation <adaptive traits that enhance survival—Science News>

—adap·tive·ly adverb

—adap·tive·ness noun

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