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maladapted — [mal΄ə dap′tid] adj. not suited or properly adapted (to a function, situation, etc.) … English World dictionary
maladapted — “+ adjective Etymology: mal (I) + adapted : unsuited or poorly suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation their buildings were empty classic shells, woefully maladapted to the functions they serve Lewis… … Useful english dictionary
maladapted — /mal euh dap tid/, adj. poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances: maladapted to the demands of modern society. [1940 45; MAL + ADAPTED] * * * … Universalium
maladapted — adjective Date: 1918 unsuited or poorly suited (as to a particular use, purpose, or situation) … New Collegiate Dictionary
maladapted — mælÉ™ dæptɪd adj. maladjusted, poorly adjusted or adapted … English contemporary dictionary
maladapted — mal·adapted … English syllables
maladapted — mal•a•dapt•ed [[t]ˌmæl əˈdæp tɪd[/t]] adj. poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances • Etymology: 1940–45 … From formal English to slang
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