🦴vestigial

adjective
/vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

Meaning

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

Example Sentences

Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.

Synonyms

rudimentary, undeveloped, residual, atrophied

Antonyms

developed, functional

Collocations

vestigial organ, vestigial structure, vestigial remains

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