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flagellate vs polymastigote

polymastigote vs flagellate

flagellate and polymastigote both are nouns.

flagellate is an adjective but polymastigote is not an adjective.

flagellate is a verb but polymastigote is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flagellate Yes Yes Yes No
polymastigote Yes No No No
As nouns, polymastigote is a hyponym of flagellate; that is, polymastigote is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flagellate:
  • flagellate: a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
  • polymastigote: flagellates with several flagella
flagellate (noun) polymastigote (noun)
a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals flagellates with several flagella
flagellate (adjective) polymastigote (adjective)
having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)
flagellate (verb) polymastigote (verb)
whip
Difference between flagellate and polymastigote

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