achordate

/əˈkɔrdɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A chordate animal, particularly one that has a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits.

“The discovery of the new species was significant because it was an achordate, a type of animal never seen before.”

2. verb

To form a chord, especially to make music together.

“The musicians learned to achordate in perfect harmony.”

Synonyms

  • chordate
  • vertebrate

Antonyms

  • invertebrate