invertebratenessn.

Brit.

/ɪnˈvəːtᵻbrətnəs/, U.S.

/ᵻnˈvərdəbrətnəs/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: invertebrate adj., -ness suffix.

Etymology: < invertebrate adj. + -ness suffix. Compare slightly earlier invertebracy n.

Now somewhat rare.

Lack of courage, resolve, or strength of purpose; disinclination to act or exert oneself; weakness, spinelessness. With reference to writing, music, etc.: lack of organization or structure; flabbiness.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > inconstancy > [noun] > weakness of character or will

unmighteOE

frailnessa1300

infirmityc1384

debility1474

brittleness1493

brucklenessc1500

weak side1668

weakness1748

washiness1763

feebleness1809–10

enervation1849

weak-mindedness1854

feet of clay1859

will-lessness1865

bonelessness1869

molluscousness1870

limpness1873

backbonelessness1882

invertebracy1882

weak-kneedness1882

invertebrateness1884

spinelessness1920

gutlessness1936

1884 Punch 23 Feb. 87 I knew the virtue of the of the supple back, Elastic foot, and shifty guard..; but there's no spell In sheer invertebrateness.

1894 E. Œ. Somerville & ‘M. Ross’ Real Charlotte II. xiii. 190 The invertebrateness of his character seemed to be expressed in his attitude, as he lay, supine.., with the grass making a luxurious couch for his lazy limbs.

1900 Outlook 23 Dec. 692/1 The vulnerable point of the book..[is] its inchoate invertebrateness. It is altogether too fragmentary and episodical.

1907 Oxf. & Cambr. Rev. Michaelmas Term 80 I only wish to trace some of the causes of the invertebrateness of the University, and to suggest ways in which they may be removed.

1928 Illustr. London News 23 June 1194/1 The pale, sad colours of his [sc. Vaughan Williams's] harmony, the invertebrateness of his rhythm.

1962 Hispania 45 187/2 If invertebrateness was Spain's character, how could it be part of an international movement?

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	invertebrateness
释义	invertebratenessn. Brit. /ɪnˈvəːtᵻbrətnəs/, U.S. /ᵻnˈvərdəbrətnəs/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: invertebrate adj., -ness suffix. Etymology: < invertebrate adj. + -ness suffix. Compare slightly earlier invertebracy n. Now somewhat rare. Lack of courage, resolve, or strength of purpose; disinclination to act or exert oneself; weakness, spinelessness. With reference to writing, music, etc.: lack of organization or structure; flabbiness. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > inconstancy > [noun] > weakness of character or will unmighteOE frailnessa1300 infirmityc1384 debility1474 brittleness1493 brucklenessc1500 weak side1668 weakness1748 washiness1763 feebleness1809–10 enervation1849 weak-mindedness1854 feet of clay1859 will-lessness1865 bonelessness1869 molluscousness1870 limpness1873 backbonelessness1882 invertebracy1882 weak-kneedness1882 invertebrateness1884 spinelessness1920 gutlessness1936 1884 Punch 23 Feb. 87 I knew the virtue of the of the supple back, Elastic foot, and shifty guard..; but there's no spell In sheer invertebrateness. 1894 E. Œ. Somerville & ‘M. Ross’ Real Charlotte II. xiii. 190 The invertebrateness of his character seemed to be expressed in his attitude, as he lay, supine.., with the grass making a luxurious couch for his lazy limbs. 1900 Outlook 23 Dec. 692/1 The vulnerable point of the book..[is] its inchoate invertebrateness. It is altogether too fragmentary and episodical. 1907 Oxf. & Cambr. Rev. Michaelmas Term 80 I only wish to trace some of the causes of the invertebrateness of the University, and to suggest ways in which they may be removed. 1928 Illustr. London News 23 June 1194/1 The pale, sad colours of his [sc. Vaughan Williams's] harmony, the invertebrateness of his rhythm. 1962 Hispania 45 187/2 If invertebrateness was Spain's character, how could it be part of an international movement? This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1884
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