vertebrate — an animal having a backbone or spinal column
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an animal having a backbone or spinal column
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtəbrət/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's superior to invertebrates, but honestly, she's just a vertebrate with attitude.
- As a vertebrate, humans have backbones both literally and figuratively.
- The biology teacher explained that jellyfish are not vertebrates, which explains why they're so spineless.
vertebrate
NOUN[/ˈvɜːrtəbrət/]
an animal having a backbone or spinal column
an animal having a backbone or spinal column
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'vertebra', meaning spine or backbone, referring to the individual bones of the spinal column. The term reflects the anatomical concept of vertebrae as interconnected segments forming the vertebral column.
Breakdown
vertebra (spine, backbone) + -ate (possessing, characterized by), literally meaning 'having vertebrae' or 'possessing a backbone'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's superior to invertebrates, but honestly, she's just a vertebrate with attitude.”
“As a vertebrate, humans have backbones both literally and figuratively.”
“The biology teacher explained that jellyfish are not vertebrates, which explains why they're so spineless.”
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