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maladaptation

One entry found.

Main Entry:
mal·ad·ap·ta·tion Listen to the pronunciation of maladaptation
Pronunciation:
\ˌmal-ˌad-ˌap-ˈtā-shən\
Function:
noun
: poor or inadequate adaptation <psychological maladaptation>
— mal·adap·tive \ˌmal-ə-ˈdap-tiv\ Listen to the pronunciation of maladaptive adjective
— mal·adap·tive·ly adverb
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