acephalous

adjective

UK/ˌeɪˈsef.ᵊl.əs/
US/eɪˈsef.ᵊl.əs/

Definitions of acephalous adjective

  1. Lacking a head or having no apparent head.

    • A tale spoke of an acephalous monster.

    • The sculpture was described as acephalous.

    • The biological specimen was found to be acephalous.

  2. Without a leader or governing head; lacking a central authority.

    • The community is known for its acephalous structure.

    • The team successfully completed the project despite being acephalous.

    • The organization operates in a decentralized manner, making it an acephalous entity.