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vertebrate

The word “vertebrate” has 3 syllables: ver-te-brate

It's pronounced as /ˈvɜːrtəbrət/

What is synonym and antonym for vertebrate?

In the thesaurus, “vertebrate” has 19 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vertebrate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vertebrate

Antonyms for vertebrate

  • invertebrate

Meanings of vertebrate

  • noun
    1. An animal having a backbone.
  • adjective
    1. Having a backbone.

Example Sentences

  • A fish is an example of a vertebrate animal.
  • The presence of a spinal column defines a vertebrate.
  • Scientists classified the newly discovered species as a vertebrate.
  • Birds, mammals, and reptiles all belong to the vertebrate group.
  • The museum exhibit displayed fossils of a prehistoric vertebrate.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vertebrate, such as: animal, beast, beastie, biped, blastie, brute, carnivore.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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