In the Soliloquy lexicon
neotenous
/niːˈɒt.ɪ.nəs/
adjective
From neoteny: retaining juvenile characteristics into adult life.
Used in a sentence
The neotenous salamander kept its external gills after reaching sexual maturity.
Nearby words
Keep neotenous — and watch it become a star.
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