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Flexion
01
the act of bending or curving, especially of a joint or limb
Examples
Physical therapy exercises included knee flexion to improve range of motion and strengthen the leg muscles.
The gymnast demonstrated exceptional spinal flexion during her backbend.
1.1
the state of being bent or curved, especially of a limb or joint
Examples
The engineers designed the bridge 's flexion to withstand strong winds and earthquakes.
The flexion of his knee allowed him to sit cross-legged on the floor.
02
deviation from a straight or normal course
03
(grammar) the alteration of word forms to indicate differences in number, gender, case, person, tense, voice, or mood
Lexical Tree
deflexion
inflexion
reflexion
flexion
flex
