pseudoadaptation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- Medieval Latin adaptātiōbor. French adaptationbor. English adaptation English pseudoadaptation From pseudo- + adaptation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The apparent adaptation of an organism to a changed environment that is however accompanied by excessive stress that causes later pathological change.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudoadaptations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |