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flightless Definition and Meaning in English (flightless definition)

adjective
Synonyms:nonflyingunable to fly
Quick Answer • Definition

Flightless definition: Unable to fly, typically referring to birds or insects that have lost the ability to fly through evolution.

Definitions of Flightless

  1. 1adjective

    Unable to fly, typically referring to birds or insects that have lost the ability to fly through evolution.

Example Sentences

casual

“The kiwi is a well-known flightless bird native to New Zealand.”

Synonyms

nonflyingunable to fly

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nounflight
nounflightlessness

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Flightless definition: Unable to fly, typically referring to birds or insects that have lost the ability to fly through evolution.
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'Flightless' translates to 'flightless' in English. Flightless definition: Unable to fly, typically referring to birds or insects that have lost the ability to fly through evolution.
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