flexion
17 points
English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/flˈɛkʃʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural flexions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
act of bending a joint
deviation from a straight or normal course
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
connectiondirectionprotectionsectioncollectionelectionobjectioninfectionaffectioninspectionreflectionselectioninjectionperfectionresurrectionrejection
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