Definition of vestigial Vestigial

/vʌstɪˈʤiʌl/ - [vustijeeul] - ves•tig•i•al

We found 4 definitions of vestigial from 3 different sources.

What does vestigial mean?

Adjective
vestigial - not fully developed in mature animals; "rudimentary wings"
		rudimentary
		undeveloped not developed; "courses in interior design were rare and undeveloped"; "undeveloped social awareness"
		biological science, biology the science that studies living organisms

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vestigial (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to a vestige or remnant; like a trace from the past.
vestigial (Adjective)
Not fully developed in mature animals.