Preadaptive
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future. not-comparable
"The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture."
Example
More examples"The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture."
Etymology
From pre- + adaptive.
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