adaptiveness
|a-dapt-ive-ness|
B2
/əˈdæptɪvnəs/
(adaptive)
ability to adjust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adaptiveness' 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 ability to adjust to new conditions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or environments.
The adaptiveness of certain species allows them to survive in diverse habitats.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 11:51