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adaptive functions

[uh-DAP-tiv FUNK-shunz]
nounpl: adaptive functions
funções adaptativas
1. Behavioral or physiological characteristics that have evolved to help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment
The thick fur of polar bears is one of their adaptive functions for surviving in arctic temperatures.
A pelagem espessa dos ursos polares é uma de suas funções adaptativas para sobreviver em temperaturas árticas.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, mental or behavioral processes that enable individuals to cope with environmental demands and challenges
Memory and learning are key adaptive functions that allow humans to respond to changing circumstances.
A memória e o aprendizado são funções adaptativas essenciais que permitem aos humanos responder a circunstâncias mutáveis.
3. In technology and artificial intelligence, the ability of a system to modify its behavior based on feedback and environmental changes
Modern software uses adaptive functions to personalize user experience based on individual preferences.
O software moderno usa funções adaptativas para personalizar a experiência do usuário com base nas preferências individuais.
Synonyms
adaptive behaviorsadaptive traitsadaptationscoping mechanisms
Antonyms
maladaptive functionsdysfunctional behaviors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funções adaptativas
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
funções adaptativas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in psychological and biological literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

survival of the fittest
adapt or perish
fit as a fiddle
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