word
Adaptive Capacity
ah-DAP-tiv kah-PAS-ih-tee
/əˈdæptɪv kəˈpæsɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
adaptivecapacity
Dictionary meaning
The ability of systems, institutions, humans, and other organisms to adjust to potential damage, take advantage of opportunities, or respond to consequences of climate change
Examples
- Wealthier nations generally have higher adaptive capacity than low-income countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.
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