1. the state or condition of being without wings

Examples

• The winglessness of penguins is compensated by their excellent swimming ability.
• Many insects exhibit winglessness as an adaptation to their environment.
• The evolutionary winglessness of certain bird species puzzled early naturalists.
• Fleas demonstrate how winglessness can be advantageous for parasitic lifestyles.
• The winglessness of worker ants distinguishes them from reproductive members of the colony.