maladapted
|mal-a-dapt-ed|
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/ˌmæl.əˈdæp.tɪd/
(maladapt)
poorly adapted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maladapted' originates from the prefix 'mal-' meaning 'bad' or 'poorly' and the word 'adapted' from Latin 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit'.
Historical Evolution
'maladapted' evolved from the combination of 'mal-' and 'adapted', which was derived from the Latin 'adaptare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'poorly fitted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly suited or adapted to a particular environment or situation.
The species became maladapted to the changing climate.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 17:05