Adaptably: meaning, definitions and examples

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adaptably

 

[ əˈdaptəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a flexible manner

Being able to adjust easily to new situations or changes; showing versatility and resourcefulness.

Synonyms

flexibly, resourcefully, versatilely.

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Word Description / Examples
adaptably

This word is used to describe someone who can change or adjust easily to new or different situations.

  • He handled the unexpected changes adaptably.
  • She adaptably navigated through the new software.
flexibly

This word describes the ability to bend or change without breaking, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

  • The gymnast performed flexibly on the uneven bars.
  • The company responded flexibly to market demands.
versatilely

This word is used to describe someone or something that can adapt or be used for many different purposes.

  • She plays multiple instruments very versatilely.
  • He versatilely shifts between different roles in the company.
resourcefully

This word is suitable for situations where someone finds clever and effective ways to overcome challenges or solve problems.

  • She handled the crisis resourcefully, ensuring everyone was safe.
  • He resourcefully managed to fix the car with limited tools.

Examples of usage

  • She adaptably navigated through the challenges of the project.
  • He adaptably switched gears when the original plan fell through.

Translations

Translations of the word "adaptably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adaptavelmente

🇮🇳 अनुकूलनीयता से

🇩🇪 anpassungsfähig

🇮🇩 dengan mudah beradaptasi

🇺🇦 адаптивно

🇵🇱 elastycznie

🇯🇵 適応的に (てきおうてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière adaptable

🇪🇸 adaptablemente

🇹🇷 uyarlanabilir şekilde

🇰🇷 적응력 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل متكيف

🇨🇿 přizpůsobivě

🇸🇰 prispôsobivo

🇨🇳 适应性强地 (shìyìng xìng qiáng de)

🇸🇮 prilagodljivo

🇮🇸 aðlögunarhæft

🇰🇿 бейімделгіштікпен

🇬🇪 ადაპტირებადი

🇦🇿 uyğunlaşa bilən şəkildə

🇲🇽 adaptablemente

Etymology

The word 'adaptably' is derived from the verb 'adapt', which comes from the Latin word 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit'. The suffix '-ably' is added to 'adapt' to form the adverb 'adaptably', indicating the ability to adjust or change in a flexible manner.

See also: adapt, adaptability, adaptable, adaptation, adaptations, adapted, adapter, adapters, adapting, adaptive, maladaptation, readapt.