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anarthrous

[ an-ahr-thruhs ]
/ ænˈɑr θrəs /
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adjective

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

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Origin of anarthrous

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, adverban·ar·throus·ness, noun

Words nearby anarthrous

anarchy, anarithmia, an arm and a leg, An army marches on its stomach, anarthria, anarthrous, anasarca, Anasazi, anaspid, Anastasia, anastasis
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British Dictionary definitions for anarthrous

anarthrous
/ (ænˈɑːθrəs) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of anarthrous

anarthrously, adverbanarthrousness, noun

Word Origin for anarthrous

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