🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

कशेрукी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kasheruki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vertebrate/ˈvɜːrtəbrɪt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"मनusya एक कशेрукी प्राणी है।"

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As noun
  1. 1

    An animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

    "Humans, dogs, and birds are all vertebrates."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'vertebrate' originates from the Latin word 'vertebratus', meaning 'jointed', which is derived from 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'. The concept evolved in the 17th century as scientists began classifying animals based on their skeletal structures.

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