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Double-jointed

//ˌdʌbl̩ˈd͡ʒɔɪntɪd// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having one or more joints (usually those of the fingers, arms, or legs) able to bend more than is normal; possessing hypermobility of one or more joints.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers wordnet

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From double (adjective) + jointed (adjective), from the fact that a body part of a person with the condition appears to have two joints bending in different directions.

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