Simple meaning
What does Vertebrate mean?
A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone.
Dictionary definition
Vertebrate means an animal with a backbone.
Example sentences
Vertebrate in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what vertebrate means.
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The reading passage used vertebrate to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using vertebrate correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Vertebrate
backboned animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
spine-bearing animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
chordate animalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
invertebrateHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
spineless animalHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Vertebrate word family
Base word
vertebrate
noun
vertebrate
Base form.
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What does vertebrate mean?
Vertebrate means a vertebrate is an animal with a backbone.
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