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

Other Word Forms

• anarthrously adverb
• anarthrousness noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anarthrous¹

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

Example Sentences

Used without the article; as, an anarthrous substantive.

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