vestigially

ves·tig·i·al

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Definitions of vestigially word

adjective vestigially of, relating to, or of the nature of a vestige: a vestigial tail. 1
adverb vestigially In a vestigial manner. 0

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Latin vestīgi(um) vestige + -al1

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adjective

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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