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.