adattandosi

Adattandosi is the gerund form of the Italian reflexive verb adattarsi, meaning “adapting oneself.” It denotes an ongoing action that happens in parallel with another action or as a condition under which something occurs. The form is often used to describe how someone or something changes in response to new circumstances, environments, or requirements, and it can introduce a subordinate clause or function as a modifier in a sentence.

Morphology and usage notes: Adattandosi is created from the stem of adattarsi, adding the suffix -ando and the reflexive particle si, resulting in adattandosi. The gerund expresses simultaneity (action occurring at the same time as the main verb), manner (how the action is performed), or condition (under which the action happens). It typically appears in more formal or written contexts, but can be found in literary and journalistic prose as well.

Usage and examples: Adattandosi alle circostanze, l’azienda ha riorganizzato la produzione. Adattandosi ai cambiamenti, il team ha migliorato l’efficienza. Adattandosi al nuovo ruolo, il giovane ha acquisito rapidamente le competenze richieste. In many contexts, the gerund highlights resilience and flexibility in responding to evolving conditions, rather than a completed or static state.

Relation and terminology: The concept is closely linked to the noun adattamento (the act or process of adapting) and to verbs like adeguarsi (to comply or conform) and ajustarsi (to adjust). Adattandosi thus conveys ongoing adjustment and can accompany both personal development and organizational change.