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invertebrate

 

[ ɪnˈvɜrtɪbrət ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

animal

An animal lacking a backbone, such as an insect, worm, or mollusk.

Synonyms

animal without a backbone, non-vertebrate

Examples of usage

  • Many invertebrates, such as spiders and snails, play important roles in ecosystems.
  • Invertebrates make up the majority of animal species on Earth.
Context #2 | Adjective

biology

Of, relating to, or characteristic of animals lacking a backbone.

Synonyms

non-vertebrate, without a backbone

Examples of usage

  • The invertebrate species exhibit a wide range of adaptations to their environments.
  • Invertebrate biology is a fascinating field of study.

Translations

Translations of the word "invertebrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invertebrado

🇮🇳 अकशेरुकीय

🇩🇪 Wirbellose

🇮🇩 invertebrata

🇺🇦 безхребетний

🇵🇱 bezkręgowiec

🇯🇵 無脊椎動物 (musekitsui dōbutsu)

🇫🇷 invertébré

🇪🇸 invertebrado

🇹🇷 omurgasız

🇰🇷 무척추동물 (mucheokchudongmul)

🇸🇦 لافقاري (lafaqari)

🇨🇿 bezobratlý

🇸🇰 bezstavovec

🇨🇳 无脊椎动物 (wú jǐzhuī dòngwù)

🇸🇮 nevretenčar

🇮🇸 hryggleysingjar

🇰🇿 омыртқасыз

🇬🇪 უხერხემლო (ukherkhemlo)

🇦🇿 onurğasız

🇲🇽 invertebrado

Etymology

The term 'invertebrate' was coined in the early 19th century to describe animals that do not have a backbone. It is derived from the Latin words 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'vertebra' (meaning 'joint' or 'segment of the spine'). Invertebrates make up the vast majority of animal species on Earth, with diverse forms ranging from insects to jellyfish. Studying invertebrates is crucial for understanding biodiversity and ecological relationships in various ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,966, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.