VERTEBRATE


Meaning of VERTEBRATE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_brə̇]t, -ˌbrā], usu ]d.+V adjective

Etymology: New Latin vertebratus, from Latin, jointed, from vertebra joint, vertebra + -atus -ate

1.

a. : having a spinal column

b.

(1) : of or relating to the Vertebrata

(2) : characteristic of or found in an animal belonging to the Vertebrata

2. : having a strong framework suggesting vertebrae

3. : organized or constructed in orderly or developed form

a vertebrate piece of composition

II. -ˌbrāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to link together in a manner suggesting vertebrae

III. same as vertebrate I\ noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin Vertebrata

: a vertebrate animal

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