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adaptable

adaptable

Meaning of adaptable

able to adjust

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British English/əˈdæptəbl/
American English/əˈdæptəbəl/
Russian transcription[ədapˈtivnɨj]
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adaptable with Russian translation

adaptable usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Чтобы продвинуться в IT, станьте адаптивным специалистом и быстро осваивайте новые инструменты.

To move up in tech, be adaptable and learn new tools quickly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Наша учебная программа ищет адаптивных сотрудников, которые могут быстро менять роли.

Our training program looks for adaptable staff who can change roles quickly.

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adaptable belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

adaptableадаптивный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

adaptable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between adaptable / flexible / versatile / resilient / accommodating / open-minded

🇬🇧English

willing or able to change plans, schedules, or rules; also physically bendable

B1Very Often

The company offers flexible working hours.

V
🇬🇧English
versatile

able to do many different things or have many uses

B2Often

She's a versatile employee: she writes, designs, and presents.

R
🇬🇧English
resilient

able to recover quickly from difficulties; durable under stress

B2Often

The team remained resilient despite the setbacks.

🇬🇧English

willing to help or adjust to others' needs; emphasizes cooperation

B2Often

Our manager was accommodating and changed the deadline.

🇬🇧English

receptive to new ideas and different opinions

B2Often

Be open-minded when reviewing the proposal.

A
🇬🇧English
adjustable

capable of being changed or set to fit different conditions (often physical or technical)

B1Often

The chair has an adjustable height.

P
🇬🇧English
pliable

easily bent or influenced; often physical or implies susceptibility to influence

C1Rarely

The material is pliable when heated.

M
🇬🇧English
malleable

capable of being shaped or influenced; often used for metals or personalities in context of changeability

C1Rarely

Gold is malleable and can be hammered thin.

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How to pronounce adaptable and what this word means

adaptable means adaptable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce adaptable

/əˈdæptəbl/

adaptable translation

adaptable

adaptable examples

To move up in tech, be adaptable and learn new tools quickly.

adaptable transcription

/əˈdæptəbl/, /əˈdæptəbəl/

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adaptable meaning: what does it mean?

able to adjust

adaptable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

adaptable is pronounced as /əˈdæptəbl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

adaptable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

To move up in tech, be adaptable and learn new tools quickly. Translation: Чтобы продвинуться в IT, станьте адаптивным специалистом и быстро осваивайте новые инструменты.

Is adaptable part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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