aflagellar
|a-fla-gel-lar|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˌeɪfləˈdʒɛlər/
🇬🇧
/ˌeɪfləˈdʒɛlə/
without flagella
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aflagellar' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'flagellar' from 'flagellum', which is derived from Latin 'flagellum' meaning 'whip'.
Historical Evolution
'Flagellum' transformed into the English word 'flagellar', and with the prefix 'a-', it became 'aflagellar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without whip-like structures', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking flagella, which are whip-like structures that enable movement in certain cells.
The bacteria were identified as aflagellar, meaning they could not move on their own.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/24 20:51