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vestigial

UK
/vɛsˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/
US
/vɛsˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/

Translations

vestigialadjective
more vestigial
Comp.
most vestigial
Super.
UK
/vɛsˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/
US
/vɛsˈtɪdʒ.i.əl/
The appendix is considered a vestigial organ in humans.
Аппендикс считается рудиментарным органом у человека.
Additional translations
атавистический
недоразвитый
реликтовый
Synonyms
rudimentary
undeveloped
incomplete
residual
remnant

Definitions

vestigialadjective
Relating to a small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable.
The vestigial remains of the ancient wall were barely visible in the overgrown field.
Describing a part of an organism that has become functionless in the course of evolution.
The human appendix is often considered a vestigial organ.
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