ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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