IPA: //fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt//
KK: /flædʒəˌleɪt/
adjective
Definition: Describing something that has a whiplike shape or is related to organisms that have flagella, which are long, thin structures used for movement.
Example: The flagellate cells moved swiftly through the water, propelled by their long tails.
noun
Definition: A type of organism that has a long, whip-like structure called a flagellum, which it uses for movement. These organisms can be found in various environments and include certain protozoa and algae.
Example: The flagellate swims through the water using its flagellum to propel itself forward.
transitive verb
Definition: To punish someone or something by hitting them repeatedly, often with a whip or similar object.
Example: The teacher decided to flagellate the old rules that were no longer effective in the classroom.