adaptedness
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/əˈdæptɪdnəs/
(adapt)
ability to adjust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adaptedness' originates from the Latin word 'adaptare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aptare' meant 'to fit.'
Historical Evolution
'adaptare' transformed into the French word 'adapter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adapt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fit or adjust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being adapted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being adapted; suitability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The adaptedness of the species to its environment is remarkable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 09:06