What is another word for invertebracy?
Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɜːtɪbɹəsi] (IPA) 
Invertebracy is a term that refers to the state or quality of being without a backbone or bony structure. Synonyms for invertebracy include spinelessness, softness, frailty, and vulnerability. Other words that can be used to describe the absence of a backbone include bonelessness, jellyfish-like, and invertebrate-like. Some synonyms for invertebracy can also be used metaphorically to describe the lack of strength, resilience, or fortitude in a person or situation. As such, these words can be used to describe everything from physical characteristics to emotional or intellectual states.
