myEtymology.com: English etymology of adaptable

Etymology of the English word adaptable

the English word adaptable

derived from the English word adapt

derived from the French word adapter

derived from the Latin word adaptare (adjust, modify; fit)

using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)

derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)

derived from the Latin word aptare (adapt, fit, apply)

derived from the Latin word aptus (suitable, adapted; ready)

using the English suffix -able