adjective

adaptive

/əˈdæp.tɪv/ ada·pti·ve 3 syllables

Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

Word facts

Part of speech adjective
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Adaptive

Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

How to use Adaptive

Adaptive is a adjective. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include adaptable, adaptative — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Adaptive

Antonyms for Adaptive

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How many syllables does adaptive have?

Adaptive has 3 syllables: ada·pti·ve. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adaptive?

Adaptive is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.

What are synonyms for adaptive?

Words with similar meanings to adaptive include adaptable, adaptative. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use adaptive in a sentence?

Adaptive can be used in sentences where a adjective describing of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as adaptive?

Adaptive starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adaptive have?

Adaptive has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.