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Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it issued a final rule allowing what’s called “adaptive driving beam headlights” on new vehicles. It will go into effect when published in the Federal Register in the next few days.
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Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
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Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment.
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Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society.
syn. adaptative
ant. maladaptive