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Definition of Vestigial
1. Adjective. Not fully developed in mature animals. "Rudimentary wings"
Exact synonyms: Rudimentary
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Undeveloped
Derivative terms: Rudiment
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Undeveloped
Derivative terms: Rudiment
Definition of Vestigial
1. a. Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a vestige.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a vestige.
Definition of Vestigial
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past. ¹
2. Adjective. Not fully developed in mature animals. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vestigial
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Vestigial
1. Refers to an organ or part (for example, the human appendix) which is greatly reduced from the original ancestral form and is no longer functional. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vestigial
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