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vertebrated

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[vur-tuh-brey-tid] / ˈvɜr təˌbreɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having vertebrae; vertebral; vertebrate.

  2. composed of vertebrae or having segments resembling vertebrae.

Etymology

Origin of vertebrated

First recorded in 1820–30; vertebrate + -ed 2

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