rudimentation

noun

ru·​di·​men·​ta·​tion

ˌrüdə(ˌ)men‧ˈtāshən,

-mən‧-

plural -s

: the formation of a vestigial organ by continuous lagging in development compare aphanisia

Word History

Etymology

rudiment + -ation

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