Exapt
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Exapt is a verb meaning (evolution) To exhibit exaptation; To repurpose a pre-existing adaptation.
Meaning
(evolution) To exhibit exaptation; To repurpose a pre-existing adaptation.
Word Forms
- exapts
- exapting
- exapted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include de-adapt, deadapt, effigiate, expell, excyst, explant.
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