adaptable
adjective
adapt·able
ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl 
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: 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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Given the wide range of needs today’s organizations may have (and the ever-growing number of video solutions available to them), the openness of AV1 enables the flexibility needed to remain adaptable in the modern video market.
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Fredrik Nilsson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Featuring a highly adaptable design, the components were able to be repurposed for the NGP mission, allowing the program to meet challenging schedule needs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
From soft joggers and breezy linen sets to sneakers made for long terminal treks, these adaptable staples keep you cozy in-flight while still looking put-together upon arrival — no outfit change required.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Fredrik Nilsson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Featuring a highly adaptable design, the components were able to be repurposed for the NGP mission, allowing the program to meet challenging schedule needs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
From soft joggers and breezy linen sets to sneakers made for long terminal treks, these adaptable staples keep you cozy in-flight while still looking put-together upon arrival — no outfit change required.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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