chordate Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɔːdeɪt/
What Does Chordate Mean?
As a noun, chordate means A member of the phylum Chordata; numerous animals having a notochord at some stage of their development; in vertebrates this develops into the spine. As an adjective, it means Of such animals.
Quick Facts About Chordate
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ |
| Plural | chordates |
Chordate Definition (Noun)
- A member of the phylum Chordata; numerous animals having a notochord at some stage of their development; in vertebrates this develops into the spine.
Chordate as an Adjective
- Of such animals.
Synonyms of Chordate
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Chordate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chordate (plural chordates)
chordate (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Chordate
Origin of Chordate
Borrowed from Translingual Chordata.