The difference between Adaptable and Adaptive
When used as adjectives, adaptable means capable of adapting or of being adapted, whereas adaptive means of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Adaptable and Adaptive
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Adaptable as an adjective:
Capable of adapting or of being adapted.
Examples:
"ant unadaptable inadaptable"
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Adaptive as an adjective:
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
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Adaptive as an adjective:
Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
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Adaptive as an adjective (psychology):
Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society.