Antonyms of adj nonadaptive

1 sense of nonadaptive

Sense 1
dysfunctional, nonadaptive -- ((of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior")

INDIRECT (VIA maladaptive) -> adaptive, adaptative -- (having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon")

Similarity of adj nonadaptive

1 sense of nonadaptive

Sense 1
dysfunctional, nonadaptive -- ((of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior")
       => maladaptive (vs. adaptive) -- (showing faulty adaptation)

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