dietadaptability
nounUK /ˈdaɪət əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
US /ˈdaɪət əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
The ability to change what you eat when your body or surroundings change.
The camel's dietadaptability lets it eat desert plants and go for weeks without much food.
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2. In biology, the evolved ability of a species to adjust its food choices to survive in different environments.
The dietadaptability of the raccoon helps it thrive in both forests and cities.
3. The ease with which a person can switch between different eating plans or food types.
Her dietadaptability made it easy to try new cuisines while traveling.
4. A measure of how well a diet can be adjusted to meet changing nutritional needs.
Researchers studied the dietadaptability of the meal plan for athletes.