adaptive

  1. Adjective.  Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
  2. Adjective.  Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
  3. Adjective.  (psychology) Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society.

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