English Explanatory Dictionary

acquired characteristic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is not incorporated into its DNA, and hence cannot be passed on to its offspring; for example, the loss of a limb in an accident, or stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition.

Word forms

acquired characteristic acquired characteristics
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