flagellate

UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/

Translations

flagellatenoun
flagellates
pl
UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ət/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt/
flagelléEn biologie, organisme unicellulaire muni d’un ou plusieurs flagelles.
The scientist observed the flagellate under the microscope, noting its rapid movement through the water.
Le scientifique a observé le flagellé au microscope, notant son déplacement rapide dans l’eau.
flagellateverb
flagellated
Past Simple
flagellated
Past Participle
flagellating
Gerund
flagellerVocabulaire soutenu ou religieux : fouetter, infliger des coups de fouet comme punition ou pénitence.
In the medieval period, some monks would flagellate themselves as a form of penance.
Au Moyen Âge, certains moines se flagellaient comme forme de pénitence.
flagellateadjective
more flagellate
Comp.
most flagellate
Super.
UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
flagelléEn biologie, qui possède un flagelle ou des flagelles.
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water, propelled by its whip-like tail.
L’organisme flagellé se déplaçait rapidement dans l’eau, propulsé par sa queue en forme de fouet.
Flagellatanoun

flagellate

Flagellata
pl
flagellésBiologie ; terme taxonomique, au pluriel.
The Flagellata are known for their unique mode of locomotion using flagella.
Les flagellés sont connus pour leur mode de locomotion unique grâce à des flagelles.
Additional translations
flagelléBiologie ; forme singulière du nom taxonomique.
Synonyms
flagellated protozoan
flagellated organism

Definitions

flagellatenoun
A single-celled organism with one or more whip-like appendages called flagella, used for movement.
The scientist observed the flagellate under the microscope, noting its rapid movement through the water.
flagellateverb
To whip or scourge as a form of punishment or religious discipline.
In the medieval period, some monks would flagellate themselves as a form of penance.
flagellateadjective
Having a whip-like appendage or structure.
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water, propelled by its whip-like tail.
Flagellatanoun
A group of protozoans that possess one or more flagella, which are whip-like appendages used for movement.
The Flagellata are known for their unique mode of locomotion using flagella.