retroflex Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Retroflex?
Instead of retroflex you can say reflexed, flat or laminal depending on the context.
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Retroflex as an Adjective
Bent or curved backwards.
Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
Of pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
Of any of the aforementioned pronunciations.
Retroflex as a Noun
A consonant pronounced with the underside of the tongue approaching or touching the palate.
A consonant pronounced with the tip of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
A consonant pronounced with the blade of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
Any of the aforementioned consonants.
(phonetics, general sense) Any of the aforementioned consonants.
Retroflex as a Verb
To bend or curve backwards.
Word Forms & Grammar
retroflex (comparative more retroflex, superlative most retroflex)
retroflex (plural retroflexes)
retroflex (third-person singular simple present retroflexes, present participle retroflexing, simple past and past participle retroflexed)
Origin of Retroflex
From Latin rētrōflexus, the perfect participle of rētrōflectō (“bend, turn”), from flectō (“bend, turn”).
Retroflex in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Bent or curved backwards |
| Synonyms | reflexed, flat and laminal |
| Plural | retroflexes |
| Comparative / superlative | more retroflex, most retroflex |
| Verb forms | retroflexes, retroflexing, retroflexed |
Retroflex Pronunciation
Retroflex is pronounced /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɛt).
Quick Answers About Retroflex
Is retroflex an adjective or a noun?
Retroflex is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of retroflex?
The plural of retroflex is retroflexes.
What is the past tense of retroflex?
The past tense of retroflex is retroflexed. The present participle is retroflexing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of retroflex?
The comparative form is more retroflex and the superlative form is most retroflex.