Exaptation Definition

ĕgzăp-tāshən
noun
The utilization of a structure or feature for a function other than that for which it was developed through natural selection.
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Other Word Forms of Exaptation

Noun

Singular:
exaptation
Plural:
exaptations

Origin of Exaptation

  • ex– (ad)aptation

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

EEXEXA

Words Ending With

NONION

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exaptation

Words Starting With E and Ending With N

Starts With E & Ends With NStarts With EX & Ends With NStarts With E & Ends With ON

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With E10 Letter Words Ending With N