Preadaptive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preadaptive is an adjective meaning Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future.
Meaning
Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future.
Example Sentences
The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proadaptive, preadaptative, preadapted, postadaptive, postadaptation, preactive.
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