Flexion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈflɛk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flexion is a noun meaning The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
Meaning
The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
More Meanings
- The state of being bent or flexed.
- Deviation from straightness.
- (grammar, dated) The variation of words by declension, comparison, or conjugation; inflection.
Word Forms
- flexions
Synonyms for flexion
Depending on context, synonyms include inflection, bend, flex, flection, bending.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bend, bending, flex, flection, inflection, flexure.
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Sources & Attribution
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