veˈstigial
British
/ vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl /
adjective
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of, relating to, or being a vestige
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(of certain organs or parts of organisms) having attained a simple structure and reduced size and function during the evolution of the species
the vestigial pelvic girdle of a snake
Other Word Forms
- vestigially adverb
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