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adaptive change

[/əˈdæptɪv tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: adaptive changes
mudança adaptativa
1. A change in an organism's traits or behaviors that increases its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment
The development of thicker fur in Arctic animals is an adaptive change that helps them survive in cold climates.
O desenvolvimento de uma pelagem mais espessa em animais do Ártico é uma mudança adaptativa que os ajuda a sobreviver em climas frios.
2. In business or organizational contexts, a modification made to respond to changing market conditions or environmental pressures
The company made an adaptive change to its business model to compete with digital platforms.
A empresa fez uma mudança adaptativa em seu modelo de negócios para competir com plataformas digitais.
Synonyms
adaptationevolutionary changestrategic adjustmentadjustment
Antonyms
maladaptive changedegenerative changestagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança adaptativa
Standard term used in biological and business contexts
Portugal
mudança adaptativa
Also used: alteração adaptativa
General Brazilian
ajuste adaptativo
Alternative used in organizational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

adapt or perish
survival of the fittest
natural selection
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