maladaptation

mal·ad·ap·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mal-ad-uh p-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌmæl æd əpˈteɪ ʃən/
- /mˌalədəptˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-ad-uh p-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌmæl æd əpˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of maladaptation word

noun maladaptation incomplete, inadequate, or faulty adaptation. 1
noun maladaptation (biology, psychology) The state of being poorly adapted to an environment. 1
noun maladaptation the failure to adapt properly to a new situation or environment 0
noun maladaptation inadequate or faulty adaptation 0

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Origin of maladaptation

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; mal- + adaptation

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Parts of speech for Maladaptation

noun

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maladaptation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

maladaptation usage trend in Literature

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