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adaptive

[uh-dap-tiv] / əˈdæp tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
adjusting
Synonyms


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"We find that neurotypical animals make adaptive decisions in this changing environment," Zhou says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In patients who already produce normal or elevated levels of endogenous GLP-1, flooding those same receptors with long-acting agonists may push a finely tuned system past its adaptive range.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Starting at $42,480, the Autobahn trim adds lovely 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 235/35 summer performance tires; adaptive chassis control; head-up display; and heated/ventilated front seats wrapped in perforated leather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

We believe that current AI technology allows organizations with malicious intent to deploy large numbers of autonomous, adaptive, coordinated agents to multiple social media platforms.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Their ambisexuality has little or no adaptive value.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin