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Vestigial

Noun CEFR B2
vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl

Definitions

A small, degenerate, or imperfectly developed part or organ which has been more fully developed in some past generation.

Equivalents

Françaisvestigial
Deutschrudimentärspurenhaft
Portuguêsvestigial
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

vestigial structure vestigiality vestigialization Vestigially vestigium vestigy

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