adaptive features
[/əˈdæp.tɪv ˈfi.tʃərz/]
nounpl: adaptive features
características adaptativas
1. Physical or behavioral traits that have evolved in organisms to help them survive and reproduce in their environment
The thick fur of polar bears is one of their most important adaptive features for surviving in Arctic temperatures.
A pelagem espessa dos ursos polares é uma de suas características adaptativas mais importantes para sobreviver em temperaturas árticas.
2. Design elements or functionalities incorporated into technology or systems to adjust automatically to user needs or environmental conditions
The smartphone's adaptive features include brightness adjustment and power-saving mode.
As características adaptativas do smartphone incluem ajuste de brilho e modo de economia de energia.
3. In education and accessibility, features designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and physical abilities
Educational software now includes adaptive features like text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes.
O software educacional agora inclui características adaptativas como leitura de texto e tamanhos de fonte ajustáveis.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'adaptive features' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technological discussions. In Brazil, the term is increasingly important in educational technology (EdTech) discussions and accessibility initiatives. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in evolutionary biology classes and in tech industry discussions about inclusive design and accessibility compliance (WCAG standards).
Related Idioms & Phrases
survival of the fittest (related to natural selection and adaptive features)
adapt or perish (expression related to the necessity of adaptive features)
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