Definition of invertebrate
1 : lacking a spinal column; also : of, relating to, or concerned with invertebrate animals
2 : lacking in strength or vitality : weak
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Examples of invertebrate in a Sentence
an invertebrate Congress that blithely went along with the President's ill-conceived plan
Origin and Etymology of invertebrate
New Latin invertebratus, from Latin in- + New Latin vertebratus vertebrate
First Known Use: 1819
Other Invertebrates (Except Insects) Terms
INVERTEBRATE Defined for Kids
Definition of invertebrate for Students
: having no backbone an invertebrate animal
Definition of invertebrate for Students
: an animal (as a worm or a crab) that does not have a backbone
Medical Dictionary
invertebrate
Medical Definition of invertebrate
: lacking a spinal column; also : of or relating to invertebrate animals
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