nonadaptive

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //nɒn.əˈdæp.tɪv//

KK: /nɑnəˈdæptɪv/

adjective

Definition

Not able to change or adjust to new conditions or environments.

Example

Some species are nonadaptive and cannot survive in changing climates.

Conversation

I was reading about animals that are nonadaptive to climate change.

That's interesting! Which animals did they mention?

They talked about some frogs that can't adjust to warmer temperatures.

Wow, that's really sad. It shows how important adaptation is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rigid

inflexible

static

Antonyms

adaptive

flexible

dynamic

Root Explanation

Nonadaptive → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "adaptive" (from Latin "adaptare", meaning to adjust or fit). The word "nonadaptive" means not able to adjust or fit to new conditions or environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'adjusting' ('adaptare') — that's why nonadaptive means unable to adjust.

Visually Confused Words

unadaptive

inadaptive