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Webster 1913 Edition


Adaptable

A-dapt′a-ble

,
Adj.
Capable of being adapted.

Webster 1828 Edition


Adaptable

ADAPT'ABLE

,
Adj.
That may be adapted.

Definition 2024


adaptable

adaptable

English

Adjective

adaptable (comparative more adaptable, superlative most adaptable)

  1. Capable of adapting or of being adapted.
    • 1901, Sabine Baring-Gould, The Frobishers:
      Joan was adaptable, and easily fell in with the prevalent tone. She played her small jokes on each, and this readily dissolved restraint, and put all on terms of easy friendship.

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References

  • adaptable in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Catalan

Etymology

adaptar + -able

Adjective

adaptable m, f (masculine and feminine plural adaptables)

  1. adaptable

French

Adjective

adaptable m, f (plural adaptables)

  1. adaptable

Galician

Alternative forms

Adjective

adaptable m, f (plural adaptables)

  1. adaptable

Spanish

Adjective

adaptable m, f (plural adaptables)

  1. adaptable