anarthrous

American  

[an-ahr-thruhs] / ænˈɑr θrəs /

adjective

1. Zoology. having no joints or articulated limbs.

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

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anarthrous British  

/ ænˈɑːθrəs /

adjective

1. (of a noun) used without an article

2. having no joints or articulated limbs

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• anarthrousness
  noun
• anarthrously
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of anarthrous

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

Example Sentences

Used without the article; as, an anarthrous substantive.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah