Words Like FLEXION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FLEXION.

9 Alternative Words Similar to flexion

1 Departure Noun Synonym Words Like Departure

2 Deviation Noun Synonym Words Like Deviation

3 Difference Noun Synonym Words Like Difference

4 Divergence Noun Synonym Words Like Divergence

5 Extension Noun Antonym Words Like Extension

6 Turning Noun Synonym Words Like Turning

7 Fold Noun Synonym Words Like Fold

8 Dorsiflexion Noun Hyponym

9 Flex Noun Hyponym Words Like Flex

10 definitions of flexion

1 The act of flexing or bending; a turning.

2 A bending; a part bent; a fold.

3 Syntactical change of form of words, as by declension or conjugation; inflection.

4 The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.

5 the state of being flexed (as of a joint)

6 act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased

7 deviation from a straight or normal course

8 Anatomy The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.

9 Anatomy The resulting condition of being bent.

10 A part that is bent.

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