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View usage for: (vestɪdʒiəl) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Vestigial is used to describe the small amounts of something that still remain of a larger or more important thing. [formal] Vestigial remains of these plays are now seen in the Christmas pantomime. More Synonyms of vestigial vestigial in British English (vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl) adjective1. of, relating to, or being a vestige 2. (of certain organs or parts of organisms) having attained a simple structure and reduced size and function during the evolution of the species the vestigial pelvic girdle of a snake Derived forms vestigially (vesˈtigially) adverb Examples of 'vestigial' in a sentencevestigial The grass snake has vestigial limbs. Synonyms undeveloped non-functional Opposites developed , complete , perfect, useful , practical , functional Definition remaining after a larger or more important thing has gone vestigial remains of this ancient custom Additional synonymsDefinition lasting for ever one of my abiding memories of him Synonyms enduring, lasting, continuing, remaining, surviving, permanent, constant, prevailing, persisting, persistent, eternal, durable, tenacious, firm, fast, everlasting, unending, steadfast, unchanging, immutable, indissolubleDefinition long-lasting Their chance meeting was the start of an enduring friendship. Synonyms long-lasting, lasting, living, continuing, remaining, firm, surviving, permanent, constant, steady, prevailing, persisting, abiding, perennial, durable, immortal, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, imperishable, unfalteringDefinition having faults or errors We live in an imperfect world. Synonyms flawed, impaired, faulty, broken, limited, damaged, partial, unfinished, incomplete, defective, patchy, immature, deficient, rudimentary, sketchy, undeveloped, inexact- vest with something
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Additional synonymsDefinition not finished or whole Some offices had incomplete information on spending. Synonyms unfinished, partial, insufficient, wanting, short, lacking, undone, defective, deficient, imperfect, undeveloped, fragmentary, unaccomplished, unexecuted, half-pie (New Zealand, informal) Definition existing or remaining effective for a long time She left a lasting impression on him. Synonyms continuing, long-term, permanent, enduring, remaining, eternal, abiding, long-standing, perennial, lifelong, durable, perpetual, long-lasting, deep-rooted, indelible, unending, undying, unceasingDefinition left as an unused portion Leftover chicken makes a wonderful salad. Synonyms surplus, remaining, extra, excess, unwanted, unused, uneaten He died a lingering death in hospital. Synonyms slow, prolonged, protracted, long-drawn-out, remaining, dragging, persistentThey wanted to purge remaining memories of his reign. Synonyms surviving, lasting, continuing, enduring, persisting, abiding, extantDefinition of or being a remainder residual radiation from nuclear weapons Synonyms remaining, net, unused, leftover, vestigial, nett, unconsumed |