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invertebrate

UK
/ɪnˈvɜːtɪbrət/
US
/ɪnˈvɜrtɪbrət/
invertebratenoun
invertebrates
pl
UK
/ɪnˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/
US
/ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
Translations
Jellyfish are fascinating invertebrates that drift through the ocean currents.
Les méduses sont des invertébrés fascinants qui dérivent au gré des courants océaniques.
Additional translations
invertébréAu figuré, pour une personne sans fermeté ni courage.
Definitions
An animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, coelenterate, etc.
Jellyfish are fascinating invertebrates that drift through the ocean currents.
A person who lacks strength of character; someone regarded as weak or spineless.
Don't be such an invertebrate–stand up for yourself!
Synonyms
invertebrate animal
spineless creature
non-vertebrate
animal without a backbone
invertebrateadjective
more invertebrate
Comp.
most invertebrate
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈvɜːtɪbrət/
US
/ɪnˈvɜrtɪbrət/
Translations
The invertebrate creatures in the tide pool were fascinating to observe.
Les créatures invertébrées de la mare étaient fascinantes à observer.
Additional translations
sans colonne vertébraleAu figuré, pour qualifier une personne ou une réaction dépourvue de fermeté.
Definitions
Lacking a backbone or spinal column.
The invertebrate creatures in the tide pool were fascinating to observe.
Lacking strength of character; weak or spineless.
His invertebrate response to the crisis left everyone disappointed.
Relating to animals that lack a backbone.
She is taking a course in invertebrate zoology.
Synonyms
non-vertebrate
without a backbone
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