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inadunate

adjective
in·​adu·​nate | \ ¦inə¦d(y)ünə̇t, (ˈ)i¦najən-\

Definition of inadunate

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: not united specifically : having the arms completely free from the calyx —used of a crinoid

inadunate

noun
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plural -s

Definition of inadunate (Entry 2 of 2)

: an inadunate crinoid

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History and Etymology for inadunate

Adjective

in- entry 1 + Latin adunatus, past participle of adunare to unite, from ad- + unus one

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