How to pronounce adaptive in American English
“adaptive” pronunciation by American speakers
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“adaptive” in real sentences — American speakers
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residual adaptive immunity.
CDC
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complex adaptive systems, right?
NIH
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adaptive and flexible tools.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Words that sound like “adaptive”
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