Evolvability

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ability to evolve. countable, uncountable

    "Systems must be constantly poised for change: a potential for evolvability is essential if they are to respond to the vagaries of an uncertain future."

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"Systems must be constantly poised for change: a potential for evolvability is essential if they are to respond to the vagaries of an uncertain future."

Etymology

From evolve + -ability.

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