vestigial
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Britannica Dictionary definition of VESTIGIAL
1
technical, of a body part
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remaining in a form that is not fully developed or able to function
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Although it cannot fly, the bird still has vestigial wings.
2
formal
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remaining as the last small part of something that existed before
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They uncovered vestigial traces of the home's original wallpaper.
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She has some vestigial doubts about investing in the company.
