ves·ti·gial

ves·ti·gial
/vɛˈstıʤijəl/ adj
1 technical, of a body part : remaining in a form that is not fully developed or able to function

Although it cannot fly, the bird still has vestigial wings.

2 formal : remaining as the last small part of something that existed before

They uncovered vestigial traces of the home's original wallpaper.

She has some vestigial doubts about investing in the company.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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