Neotenic

Definition of Neotenic

1. Of or relating to or characterized by neoteny Adjective

Synonyms for word "neotenic"

neotenous

Lexical Analysis for "neotenic"

neoteny
Noun
derivation
1
1. an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species
neoteny
Noun
pertainym
1
1. an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species

Etymology for neotenic

has derived form neoteny
etymologically related neotenous

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