VESTIGIAL
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Vestigial.
How to pronounce vestigial:
US
Vestigial - as an adjective satellite
Not fully developed in mature animals
Example: "Rudimentary wings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rudimentary17Vestigial - as a noun
A small, degenerate, or imperfectly developed part or organ which has been more fully developed in some past generation.
Vestigial - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.
Not fully developed in mature animals.
Example Sentences
"The wings of flightless birds are vestigial structures."
"The appendix in humans is considered a vestigial organ."
"Whales have vestigial hind limbs that are no longer functional."
"Some snakes have tiny vestigial legs buried within their bodies."
"The tailbone is a vestigial remnant of our ancestors' tails."
Word Game Points
Is VESTIGIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vestigial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VESTIGIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is VESTIGIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vestigial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVESTIGIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is VESTIGIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vestigial is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVESTIGIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
