vertebrate

/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/

VƐɹ · tɪ · bɹeɪt (3 syllables)

English Adj

Definition

Having a backbone.

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of French vertébré, from Latin vertebrātus (“jointed”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more).