vestigially
adverb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The whale's hind limbs vestigially present, but too small to serve any locomotive function.
Definition:Referring to something that is only weakly or faintly present, indicating its former significance but its reduced current function.
From vestigially present
Example:The lizard's tail vestigially reduced, serving only to distract predators during a quick escape.
Definition:Describing something that has been significantly reduced in size or function compared to its ancestral state.
From vestigially reduced
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