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
- animal
- beast
- beastie
- biped
- blastie
- brute
- carnivore
- creature
- critter
- domestic animal
- feral
- herbivore
- insectivore
- livestock
- pet
- quadruped
- stock
- varmint
- vermin
Antonyms for vertebrate
- invertebrate
Meanings of vertebrate
- noun
- An animal having a backbone.
- adjective
- 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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