What does "inarticulate" mean?

Inarticulate: (Zoöl.) (a) Not jointed or articulated; having no distinct body segments; as, an inarticulate worm. (b) Without a hinge; -- said of an order (Inarticulata or Ecardines) of brachiopods.

Additional senses

  1. 2.Incapable of articulating. [R.] The poor earl, who is inarticulate with palsy. Walpole.

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