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Maladaptation
Meaning
Noun
●
In Evolutionary theory & Psychology:
The
state of being
poorly
adapted
to an environment
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Origin
maladaptation
English
adaptation
English
adaptation
French
adaptatio
Latin
mal-
English
mal-
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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Etym
Antonyms
Adaptation
Related
Disorder
Distress
Stressors
Dysfunction
Depression
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