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

Derived Forms

• anˈarthrously, adverb
• anˈarthrousness, noun

Other Words From

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