flagelliform

fla·gel·li·form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fluh-jel-uh-fawrm]
- /fləˈdʒɛl əˌfɔrm/
- /flˈadʒɪlˌɪfɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fluh-jel-uh-fawrm]
- /fləˈdʒɛl əˌfɔrm/

Definitions of flagelliform word

adjective flagelliform long, slender, and flexible, like the lash of a whip. 1
adjective flagelliform slender, tapering, and whiplike, as the antennae of certain insects 0
adjective flagelliform shaped like a flagellum 0

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Origin of flagelliform

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Latin flagell(um) a whip, scourge + -i- + -form

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Parts of speech for Flagelliform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Flagelliform

flagelliform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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