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VESTIGIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Not fully developed in mature animals

Example:

rudimentary wings

Synonyms:

rudimentary; vestigial

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

undeveloped (not developed, mature, or fully formulated)

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

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