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Flagella
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Simple meaning
What does Flagella mean?
Whip-like cell structures.
Dictionary definition
Whip-like structures that help some cells or microorganisms move.
Example sentences
Flagella in a sentence
easy
Bacteria can move using flagella.
medium
The microscope showed tiny flagella.
hard
Flagella are important in biology because they help some cells swim or move.
Synonyms
Words like Flagella
cell tailsTail-like structures used by cells.
flagellumRelated word that supports the meaning of flagella.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cell wallsOuter coverings of some cells.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flagella, depending on context.
Word family
Flagella word family
Base word
flagella
noun
flagellas
More than one flagella.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flagella mean?
Flagella means whip-like cell structures.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flagella?
Cell Tails is close in meaning to flagella in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flagella?
Cell Walls contrasts with flagella.
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