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Adaptable: meaning and example

adjective · In the sense illustrated below

Able to adjust to different circumstances.

Example sentence

“Our adaptable guide moved the outdoor activity inside when it rained.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

In a compliment

“You were adaptable when the plans changed and helped us find another option.”

At work

“Adaptable coordinator who revised the event schedule when the venue became unavailable.”

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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