anarthrous

[ an-ahr-thruhs ]

adjective
  1. Zoology. having no joints or articulated limbs.

  2. (especially in Greek grammar) used without the article.

Origin of anarthrous

1
First recorded in 1800–10, anarthrous is from the Greek word ánarthros jointless. See an-1, arthr-, -ous

Other words from anarthrous

  • an·ar·throus·ly, adverb
  • an·ar·throus·ness, noun

Words Nearby anarthrous

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British Dictionary definitions for anarthrous

anarthrous

/ (ænˈɑːθrəs) /


adjective
  1. (of a noun) used without an article

  2. having no joints or articulated limbs

Origin of anarthrous

1
C19: from Greek anarthros, from an- + arthros joint, definite article

Derived forms of anarthrous

  • anarthrously, adverb
  • anarthrousness, noun

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