aflagellate
|a-flag-el-late|
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/eɪˈflædʒəˌleɪt/
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/eɪˈflædʒɪlət/
without flagella
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aflagellate' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'flagellate' from Latin 'flagellum' meaning 'whip'.
Historical Evolution
'flagellate' changed from the Latin word 'flagellatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'flagellate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'whip-like structure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking a whip-like structure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a flagellum or flagella.
The aflagellate cells were unable to move in the liquid medium.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 10:55