"maladaptation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: maladaptations [plural]
Etymology: mal- + adaptation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mal|adaptation}} mal- + adaptation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} maladaptation (countable and uncountable, plural maladaptations)
  1. (evolutionary theory or psychology) The state of being poorly adapted to an environment Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Evolutionary theory, Psychology Related terms: maladapt
    Sense id: en-maladaptation-en-noun-mNXC9hGw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mal-

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