Flagellate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ˈfla-jə-ˌlāt/ (verb) /ˈfla-jə-lət/ (adjective) flag·el·late

Meaning & Definition of Flagellate

Flagellate (verb)

  1. whip, scourge
  2. to drive or punish as if by whipping
  3. to criticize or reproach severely

Flagellate (adjective)

  1. having flagella
  2. shaped like a flagellum
  3. of, relating to, or caused by flagellates

Flagellate (noun)

  1. a flagellate protozoan or alga

Word Forms of Flagellate

Inflections: flagellated, flagellating

Origin & Etymology of Flagellate

Latin flagellatus, past participle of flagellare, from flagellum, diminutive of flagrum whip; perhaps akin to Old Norse blaka to wave

First known use: circa 1623

Frequently Asked Questions about Flagellate

What does "Flagellate" mean?

"Flagellate" means whip, scourge. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: whip, scourge. It has 7 distinct senses.

Is "Flagellate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flagellate" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Flagellate"?

"Flagellate" is pronounced /ˈfla-jə-ˌlāt/ as a verb and /ˈfla-jə-lət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as flag·el·late.

What is the origin of the word "Flagellate"?

"Flagellate" comes from Latin flagellatus, past participle of flagellare, from flagellum, diminutive of flagrum whip; perhaps akin to Old Norse blaka to wave. First known use: circa 1623.

What does "Flagellate" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Flagellate" means: whip, scourge; to drive or punish as if by whipping; to criticize or reproach severely.

What does "Flagellate" mean as an adjective?

As an adjective, "Flagellate" means: having flagella; shaped like a flagellum; of, relating to, or caused by flagellates.

What does "Flagellate" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Flagellate" means: a flagellate protozoan or alga.

What are the forms of "Flagellate"?

The word forms of "Flagellate" include flagellated and flagellating.