vestigial
ves
ˈvəs
vēs
ti
ti
gial
ʤiəl
jiēl
/vˈɛstɪd‍ʒəl/

Definition & Meaning of "vestigial"in English

vestigial
01

(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives

Examples
Whales have tiny vestigial hind legs buried deep in their bodies, remnants of when their ancient ancestors lived on land.
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