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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future..
The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture.
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Preadaptive means Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future..
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The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture.
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