Spinous and Spineless

Opposite meaning words

Spinous adjective - Having spines.

Usage example: the dorsal fin is spinous

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Spineless is an antonym for spinous.

Spineless adjective - Lacking spiny processes.

Usage example: spineless fins

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Spinous is an antonym for spineless.

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