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Rareneoteny
The correct spelling is neoteny.
How to pronounce neoteny
noun
IPA: /niˈɒtəni/
Say it like: Neo-ten-ee
The correct spelling is neoteny. The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult. For example: "Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults."
Usage Examples
“Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
- 2.The sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage.
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