adaptable
gb/ədˈæptəbəl/ us/ədˈæptəbəl/
B2
English
rugalmas, alkalmazkodóképes
B2
1
rugalmas
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is adaptable (to [situation/change])
The course is adaptable for different skill levels.
A tanfolyam rugalmasan igazítható a különböző tudásszintekhez.
We need an adaptable plan that can change if sales drop.
Olyan rugalmas tervre van szükségünk, amely módosítható, ha visszaesnek az eladások.
This software is adaptable enough to support several workflows.
Learner examples
We made an adaptable plan.
Rugalmas tervet készítettünk.
The room is adaptable for meetings.
A terem rugalmasan használható megbeszélésekre.
Common mistake:
Don’t use *adaptable for* when you mean ‘able to handle change’; use *adaptable to* or no preposition.
Meaning
able to adjust to change
Collocations
highly adaptable
|very adaptable
|adaptable person
|adaptable employee
|adaptable team
|adaptable attitude
|adaptable to change
|adaptable to new situations
|adaptable in the workplace
|adaptable under pressure
Synonyms
flexible (Often suggests willingness to change plans or opinions.)
|
versatile (Often highlights being good at many different tasks.)
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adjustable (More common for objects that can be physically changed.)
Antonyms
specialized (Designed for one specific use rather than many.)
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single-purpose (Limited to one function.)
Themes
work
|personality
|daily_life
Definition
able to change easily when things change
Able to change or adjust easily to new conditions, situations, or demands.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[animal/plant/species] is adaptable (to [environment/conditions])
Raccoons are highly adaptable and can live in many kinds of neighborhoods.
A mosómedvék rendkívül alkalmazkodóképesek, és sokféle lakókörnyezetben meg tudnak élni.
The species is adaptable to both wet and dry conditions.
A faj a nedves és a száraz körülményekhez egyaránt jól alkalmazkodik.
Some insects are so adaptable that they spread quickly to new habitats.
Learner examples
Foxes are adaptable animals.
A rókák alkalmazkodóképes állatok.
This plant is adaptable to cold weather.
Ez a növény jól alkalmazkodik a hideg időjáráshoz.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, *adaptable* describes the animal or species (not the place).
Meaning
able to live in varied environments
Collocations
highly adaptable species
|adaptable animals
|adaptable plants
|adaptable predator
|adaptable to different climates
|adaptable to new habitats
|remarkably adaptable
|adaptable to urban environments
Synonyms
resilient (Emphasizes recovering or staying strong despite difficulty.)
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hardy (Often means able to survive harsh conditions.)
Antonyms
vulnerable (Easily harmed by changes in conditions.)
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sensitive (Easily affected by environmental change.)
Themes
nature
|science
Definition
able to live well in different places or conditions
Able to survive and do well in a range of environments or conditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adaptable
IPA
GB/ədˈæptəbəl/
US/ədˈæptəbəl/
Syllables & stress
ad - apt - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (apt)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: adaptable
Word family
Core family
Related words
adaptive
adjective
adapter
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
Advanced or less common
adaptively
adverb
maladaptive
adjective
Expressions
adaptable for [something]
1/ədˈæptəbəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
suitable for a purpose
can be changed to be useful for something
Examples
- The space is adaptable for workshops or small concerts.
- We chose furniture that’s adaptable for different layouts.
- The template is adaptable for many types of reports.
Learner examples
- The room is adaptable for meetings.
adaptable to [something]
1/ədˈæptəbəl tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
able to adjust to something
can change to fit something new
Examples
- She’s adaptable to sudden changes in schedule.
- These crops are adaptable to dry conditions.
- The policy is adaptable to different local needs.
Learner examples
- He is adaptable to change.
- This plant is adaptable to cold weather.
easily adaptable
1/ˈizəli ədˈæptəbəl/
fixed phrase
can be adapted without difficulty
can be changed easily
Examples
- The code is easily adaptable to different devices.
- This lesson plan is easily adaptable for online teaching.
- The design is easily adaptable as the project grows.
Learner examples
- This plan is easily adaptable.
highly adaptable
1/hˈaɪli ədˈæptəbəl/
fixed phrase
very able to adapt
can adapt very well
Examples
- She’s highly adaptable and picks up new tools quickly.
- Cockroaches are highly adaptable insects.
- We need highly adaptable systems as requirements evolve.
Learner examples
- He is highly adaptable.