单词	adaptive
释义	adaptive adjective adap·​tive ə-ˈdap-tiv  a- 1 : providing, contributing to, or marked by adaptation : arising as a result of adaptation … left ventricular hypertrophy should not be considered solely an adaptive response to an increased ventricular workload. Edward D. Frohlich et al. An effort to identify the healthy adaptive need that is being met by a patient's behavior can result in increased empathy for the patient. Thomas O. Brackett specifically : of, relating to, or being a heritable trait that serves a specific function and improves an organism's fitness or survival Webbed feet is an adaptive trait in aquatic animals. 2 a : designed or intended to assist disabled persons : assistive adaptive devices b : engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability adaptive skiing c : participating in a sport with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for disability an adaptive skier adaptively adverb adaptiveness noun adaptivity ˌa-ˌdap-ˈti-və-tē  noun Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Expansion of the city’s downtown adaptive reuse ordinance to the entire city would produce 500 new units by converting commercial buildings to housing, Bass said. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 Proceeds from the ticket sales, silent auction, and wine and beer sales will go towards local adaptive sports programs supporting thousands of San Diegans with disabilities. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Since its founding in 1983, Achilles has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ability levels to participate in mainstream endurance events by providing access to adaptive equipment, training and race opportunities and a supportive community. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 Price has a vision to create a room at the center that is all about adaptive equipment. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 And then there are wheelchair-hike-able trails for folks who are maybe more experienced wheelchair hikers or have adaptive equipment. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Notably, the phone's 6.6-inch screen offers 2,220-by-1,080-pixel resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, specs that aren't too common among sub-$300 handets. Dave Leclair, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 The organization works with individuals with disabilities through skating, sometimes using adaptive equipment. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 In light of Tuesday's news, safety advocates renewed their calls for other changes, including creating standards for driver-assist systems, adaptive headlights, impaired driving prevention technology as well as improving hood and bumper standards. Matt Mcfarland, CNN, 17 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology adapt + -ive First Known Use 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing adaptive adaptive radiation adaptive optics counter-adaptive adaptive cruise control adaptive radiation adaptive optics counter-adaptive adaptive cruise control Medical Definition adaptive adjective adap·​tive ə-ˈdap-tiv  1 : capable of, suited to, or contributing to adaptation … adaptive traits that enhance survival and diversification of species … Science News 2 a : used to assist a person with a disability in performing a certain task or activity : assistive Adaptive equipment might include Braille keyboards, voice synthesizers and adjustable-height computer tables. Stuart Gordon, The Modesto (California) Bee b : engaged in by disabled persons with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability It is called wheelchair basketball, an adaptive sport for disabled people … James Nix, The Independent Tribune (Concord, North Carolina) c : participating in a sport with the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for a disability Ever seen those inspirational adaptive skiers cranking down the mountain in their ski chairs, or with a blind skier guide? Moira McCarthy, The Boston Herald
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