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Martinlee Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Adaptive and adaptable

Hi there,
Is there difference in meanings between 'an adaptive person' and 'an adaptable person'?
Thanks
  

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"adaptive person" sounds odd to me. I would only ever say "adaptable person".

  • "adaptive person" sounds odd to me.
  • I would only ever say "adaptable person".
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"adaptive person" sounds odd to me. I would only ever say "adaptable person".
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adaptive- having the capacity for adaptation (behaviour) adaptable- capable of adapting
there's no difference actually it depands on how to use the word.

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