an·ar·throus ( n-är thr s)adj. 1. Linguistics Occurring without an article. Used especially of Greek nouns. 2. Zoology Lacking joints. [From Greek anarthros, not articulated : an-, without; see a-1 + arthron, joint; see ar- in Indo-European roots.] |
anarthrous [ænˈɑːθrəs]
adj
1. (Linguistics) (of a noun) used without an article
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) having no joints or articulated limbs
[from Greek anarthros, from an- + arthros joint, definite article]
anarthrously adv
anarthrousness n
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