Simple meaning
What does Invertebrate mean?
An invertebrate is an animal with no backbone.
Dictionary definition
Invertebrate means an animal without a backbone.
Example sentences
Invertebrate in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what invertebrate means.
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The reading passage used invertebrate to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using invertebrate correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Invertebrate
spineless animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
backboneless animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
non-vertebrateRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Opposite words
vertebrateHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
backboned animalHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Invertebrate word family
Base word
invertebrate
noun
invertebrate
Base form.
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What does invertebrate mean?
Invertebrate means an invertebrate is an animal with no backbone.
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