adaptednesses

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of adaptedness

   “The theory of natural selections holds, after all, only for adaptations, states of being adapted, adaptednesses; and these are means-end relations.”

   “He creates those sympathies and suitablenesses of nature that are the foundation of all true friendship, and by his providence brings persons so affected …”

   “We must travel voiturier, which among many conveniences and suitablenesses has its plagues for an impatient spirit.”