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