Vestigial

Pronunciation

• enPR: vÄ•-stÄ­jʹĭ-É™l, IPA: /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl/, /vɛˈstɪdÊ’É™l/

Origin

vestige + -al

Full definition of vestigial

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.
2. Not fully developed in mature animals.

Derived terms

• vestigial structure

Related terms

• vestige