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adaptive (adjective)

Having an ability to change to suit different conditions. It describes something that is flexible and can modify its behavior or structure in response to new information or a changing environment.

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"Modern cars often have adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe following distance."

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Think of an 'Adaptive Adapter'. Just like a travel adapter changes to fit different plugs, something adaptive changes to...

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Using 'adoptive' instead of 'adaptive'. → The system is adaptive.

Saying 'The software is adapted' when you mean it changes itself. → The software is adaptive.