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maladaptive

mal·a·dap·tive [ màllə dáptiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. poorly adapted or adapting: poorly adapted, or unable to adapt well, to a particular situation, function, or purpose

2. not conducive to adaptation: not facilitating or encouraging adaptation


mal·a·dap·tive·ly adverb
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