adaptive
Example Sentences
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This is what happens when the adaptive systems we call on for short-term survival are tapped for an indefinite stretch.
From Salon
Passive immunotherapy involves giving patients ready made antibodies to quickly control an infection, rather than waiting for the body's adaptive immune system to respond.
From Science Daily
These adaptable materials can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks, including hiding or revealing information, enabling adaptive camouflage, and supporting soft robotic systems.
From Science Daily
“This is the paradigm we need: collaborative, adaptive management versus conflict and litigation.”
From Los Angeles Times
Holocaust education froze antisemitism in the past, turning a living, adaptive hatred into a museum exhibit.
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