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anarthrous

[ an-ahr-thruhs ]

adjective

  1. Zoology. having no joints or articulated limbs.
  2. (especially in Greek grammar) used without the article.

anarthrous

/ ænˈɑːθrəs /

adjective

  1. (of a noun) used without an article
  2. having no joints or articulated limbs

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Derived Forms

  • anˈarthrousness, noun
  • anˈarthrously, adverb

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Other Words From

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anarthrous1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anarthrous1

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

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