flexion

noun
UK: /ˈfleksən/
US: /ˈfleksən/

  1. The act of bending something, especially a joint or limb.

    1. The doctor checked the flexion of my knee after the injury.
    2. Limited flexion in the wrist can make some exercises more difficult to perform effectively.

  2. The condition of being bent; a bend.

    1. The metal showed signs of flexion after repeated stress.
    2. The bridge's design accounted for the flexion caused by heavy traffic and strong winds.

  3. In grammar, a change in the form of a word to indicate its grammatical function (e.g., tense, number, case).

    1. English has relatively few word flexions compared to Latin.
    2. Understanding noun flexion is key to properly interpreting the structure of many sentences.

Synonyms

curvature inflection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flexion" in English means: The act of bending something, especially a joint or limb., The condition of being bent; a bend., In grammar, a change in the form of a word to indicate its grammatical function (e.g., tense, number, case)..

The phonetic transcription of "flexion" is /ˈfleksən/ in British English and /ˈfleksən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flexion": curvature, inflection.

Example usage of "flexion": "The doctor checked the flexion of my knee after the injury.". More examples on the page.