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adaptive

[uh-dap-tiv] / əˈdæp tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
adjusting
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The study also provides an unusually detailed view of adaptive radiation, the process through which one ancestral species rapidly gives rise to many forms suited to different habitats.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

"Surfing has been a huge part of my recovery and the adaptive surfing community has helped me so much," he said.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“If you have an adaptive adversary, it’s the speed of iteration and the rate of learning that matter, rather than the technology per se,” Mosley added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

While a small decline can be adaptive, dads face mental health risks when their testosterone drops too low.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Find other adaptive musical instruments with an Internet search.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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