adaptive

/əˈdæp.tɪv/ adjective C2

Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment.
Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society.

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Ultimately, the work of Elizabeth Loftus does not diminish the beauty of the human mind, but rather highlights its incredible, adaptive complexity.

The Unreliable Witness, p. 1 · C2

Ultimately, Australian English stands as a remarkable historical testament to the incredible adaptive capacity of language in an ever-changing world.

The Evolution of the Australian Voice, p. 1 · C2

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