Meaning of the word invertebrate in English

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invertebrate

US /ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
UK /ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
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Noun

1.

an animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusc, annelid, or coelenterate.

Example:
Worms are common examples of invertebrates.
The ocean is home to countless species of invertebrates.
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Adjective

1.

lacking a backbone or spinal column.

Example:
Sponges are considered invertebrate organisms.
Many marine creatures are invertebrate.
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