Word: exaptation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
xap
ta
tion
Definition: The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.
Morphemes:
Affix: ex-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: former, but still living
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex
Language: la
Decoded: ex
Meaning: out of, from
Affix: adapt
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to
Affix: aptare
Language: la
Decoded: aptare
Meaning: to make fit
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns