vestigal — forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɛstɪdʒəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss's vestigial sense of humor only appears during company parties.
- The appendix is considered a vestigial organ with no apparent function in humans.
- After years of texting, his vestigial handwriting skills were barely legible.
vestigal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɛstɪdʒəl/]
forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable
forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vestigium meaning 'footprint' or 'trace.' Like footprints left in sand that show something was once there, vestigial refers to remnants from the past.
Breakdown
vestigi- (footprint/trace) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“My boss's vestigial sense of humor only appears during company parties.”
“The appendix is considered a vestigial organ with no apparent function in humans.”
“After years of texting, his vestigial handwriting skills were barely legible.”
“The whale's vestigial hind limbs are hidden deep within its body.”
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