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Vestigial Definition & Meaning

vestigial
adjective
  1. not fully developed in mature animals; "rudimentary wings"

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What does vestigial mean?
not fully developed in mature animals; "rudimentary wings"
What part of speech is vestigial?
Vestigial is an adjective.

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