Definition of maladaptive Maladaptive
mal•a•dap•tive
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What does maladaptive mean?
WordNet
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| maladaptive - showing faulty adaptation | ||
| adaptative, adaptive having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" | ||
| nonadaptive, dysfunctional (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior" | ||
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- maladaptive (Adjective)
Showing inadequate or faulty adaptation to a new situation.
