INVERTEBRATE


Meaning of INVERTEBRATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈvər-tə-brət, -ˌbrāt ]

adjective

Etymology: New Latin invertebratus, from Latin in- + New Latin vertebratus vertebrate

Date: 1832

1. : lacking a spinal column ; also : of, relating to, or concerned with invertebrate animals

2. : lacking in strength or vitality : weak

• invertebrate noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.