adaptedness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English adapted Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English adaptedness From adapted + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being adapted; suitableness; fitness.
- (countable) The result of being adapted.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| adaptednesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
adaptation · adaptly · adaptably · adaptness · adaptively · adapter · adaptiveness · adaptorial · adaptatively · adapt · adaptative · adaptational · adaptableness · adaptional · adaptativeness · adaptability · adaption · adaptable · adaptive · adaptitude