exapt

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Synonyms: exalt, exact, exept, expt

Antonyms: exalt, exact, exept, expt

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|biology|evolutionary biology}} To exhibit [[exaptation]]; to [[repurpose]] a pre-existing adaptation.

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