“Chordate” or “Cordate”

Overview

chordate / cordate are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

chordate: (noun) any animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column. (adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of the Chordata.

cordate: (adjective) (of a leaf) shaped like a heart.

Pronunciation

chordate: NA

cordate: NA

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