"preadaptive" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From pre- + adaptive.",
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          "text": "The pelvic modifications were associated with changes which were not primarily concerned with locomotion, but which rendered the pelvis preadaptive for erect posture.",
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        "Serving as an adaptation for something to occur in the future."
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