Definitions
- Describing a process or system that is capable of adapting to changing circumstances or conditions. - Referring to an organism or species that has the ability to adapt to new environments or situations. - Talking about a behavior or response that is flexible and can adjust to different contexts or stimuli.
- Describing a process or system that is designed to adapt to changing circumstances or conditions. - Referring to a trait or characteristic that helps an organism or species to adapt to new environments or situations. - Talking about a behavior or response that is modified or changed to better fit a particular context or stimulus.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability to adjust or change in response to new circumstances or situations.
- 2Both words can be used to describe processes, systems, organisms, or behaviors.
- 3Both words emphasize flexibility and the ability to modify or change as needed.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Adaptive is more commonly used in both American and British English.
- 2Connotation: Adaptive is often associated with intentional design or modification, while adaptative may imply a more natural or inherent ability to adapt.
- 3Formality: Adaptive is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while adaptative is less common and may be considered more technical or specialized.
Remember this!
Both adaptative and adaptive describe the ability to adjust or change in response to new circumstances or situations. However, adaptive is more commonly used and emphasizes intentional design or modification, while adaptative may imply a more natural or inherent ability to adapt.
