Definition of INVERTEBRATE

invertebrate

Meanings

Plural: invertebrates

Noun

  • any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
  • An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.
  • A spineless person; a coward.

Adjective

  • lacking a backbone or spinal column
    • "worms are an example of invertebrate animals"

Adj

  • Lacking a backbone; without vertebrae.
  • Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.

Origin / Etymology

From in- + vertebrate.

Scrabble Score: 17

invertebrate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
invertebrate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
invertebrate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

invertebrate is a valid Words With Friends word