maladaptive

mal·a·dap·tive

 (măl′ə-dăp′tĭv)

adj.

1. Marked by faulty or inadequate adaptation.

2. Not assisting or promoting adaptation.

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maladaptive

(ˌmæləˈdæptɪv)

adj

1. unsuitably adapted or adapting poorly to (a situation, purpose, etc)

2. not encouraging adaptation

ˌmalaˈdapted adj

ˌmalaˈdaptively adv

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Adj.

1.

maladaptive - showing faulty adaptation adaptative, adaptive - having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon"

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