Apterous
/ˈæptərəs/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Without wings. not-comparable
"Near-synonym: flightless"
- 2 Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 (of insects) without wings wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The source of light was thronged by moths and apterous insects."
Etymology
By surface analysis, a + -pterous, or by surface analysis, aptery + -ous.