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Definition of flightlessness

flightlessness

/ˈflaɪtləsnəs/
flight · less · ness
Adjective:flightless
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• noun

1

The state or evolutionary condition of being unable to fly, especially in birds or insects whose ancestors possessed the ability of flight.

Example

"The absence of ground predators on remote islands often leads to the evolution of flightlessness in native bird species."

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• Rhymes for flightlessness

• Nearby Words

flight
flightiness
flightless
flightlessness
flightline
flightpath
flighty

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flightlessness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flightlessness
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