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Neotenic

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adj. Exhibiting neoteny.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Pertaining to, or characterized by, neoteny.

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adj. of or relating to or characterized by neoteny

Word Usage

"Tiger salamanders often become neotenic (retaining their larval forms) even reproducing as larvae, and only rarely metamorphosing into terrestrial adults."

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

pedomorphic

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

scenic splenic