adj
Meaning 1
Having no backbone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: invertebrate, evertebrated
Antonyms: vertebrate
Standard Lemma guide
evertebrate
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noun
Meaning 2
Any animal lacking a backbone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: invertebrate
Antonyms: vertebrate
History
Etymology
From e- + vertebrate.