nonadaptive behavior

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• nonadaptive — adjective (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose dysfunctional behavior • Syn: ↑dysfunctional • Similar to: ↑maladaptive * * * | ̷ ̷ at non + adjective …   Useful english dictionary

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