Word Type

Noun

The word "flexion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

extension

Derived Terms

anteflexion circumflexion deflexion demiflexion dorsiflexion flexional flexionless genuflexion hyperflexion inflexion introflexion lateriflexion lateroflexion overflexion plantarflexion postflexion preflexion reflexion retroflexion semiflexion superflexion

Inflected/Variant Forms

flection

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bending departure deviation difference divergence physical condition physiological condition physiological state

Type Of (IsA)

animal or body part bending living thing

Related Terms

anteflexion circumflexion deflexion demiflexion dorsiflexion extension genuflexion hyperflexion inflexion introflexion lateriflexion lateroflexion overflexion reflexion retroflexion semiflexion superflexion

Synonym Network

flexure inflection

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