Kohanemisvõimelised

Kohanemisvõimelised is Estonian adjective meaning capable of adapting or being adaptable. It is formed from kohanemine (adaptation) and võime (ability) with the usual plural suffix -lised, so the singular form is kohanemisvõimeline and the plural form kohanemisvõimelised. The term describes entities—people, organisms, systems, or organizations—that can adjust effectively to new conditions, environments, or requirements.

In use, kohanemisvõimelised can refer to biological contexts, such as organisms with broad ecological tolerances or high phenotypic plasticity, as well as social or organizational settings, where individuals or groups demonstrate flexibility in routines, roles, or strategies. It is commonly employed in educational and popular texts to express a positive attribute linked to resilience and adaptability, without implying a fixed scientific criterion.

Nuances and related terms: kohanemisvõimelisus (the quality of being adaptable) and kohanemisvõime (the capacity to adapt) are related concepts. The term is generally neutral, but in some contexts it may convey a normative judgment about how well someone or something fits changing circumstances. It should be distinguished from more specific terms like paindlikkus (flexibility) or kohanduvus (adjustability), which can carry different shades of meaning depending on the context.

See also: kohanemine, kohanemisvõime, kohanemisvõimelisus, paindlikkus.