flexion Meaning & Definition
/ˈflɛk.ʃən/
What Does Flexion Mean?
Flexion is used as a noun meaning The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension. It is also used to mean The state of being bent or flexed.
Word Facts for Flexion
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflɛk.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | inflection, bend and flex |
| Plural | flexions |
Flexion Definition (Noun)
- The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
- The state of being bent or flexed.
- Deviation from straightness.
- The variation of words by declension, comparison, or conjugation; inflection.
Noun
- (grammar) The variation of words by declension, comparison, or conjugation; inflection.
Synonyms of Flexion
Flexion synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
flexion (countable and uncountable, plural flexions)
Words That Rhyme With Flexion
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Origin of Flexion
Borrowed from Latin flexiō, from flectō (“to bend, curve”) + -tiō, possibly via French. By surface analysis, flex + -ion.
How Do You Say Flexion?
Flexion is pronounced /ˈflɛk.ʃən/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (flɛk).
Common Questions About Flexion
What part of speech is flexion?
Flexion is a noun.
What is another word for flexion?
Words with a similar meaning to flexion include inflection, bend and flex. See the full list of flexion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of flexion?
The plural of flexion is flexions.