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flexion

/ˈflɛkʃən/

Translations

flexionnoun

flexions

/ˈflɛkʃən/

Flexion of the elbow is a common movement in weightlifting.

Сгибание локтя - это обычное движение в тяжелой атлетике.

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Synonyms

flexionadjective

/ˈflɛk.ʃən/

Used attributively to describe motions, reflexes, or measurements involving bending.

flexionnoun

The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint.

The flexion of the knee is crucial for activities like running and jumping.

A bending movement around a joint in a limb that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint.

During the physical examination, the doctor tested the flexion of the patient's elbow.

The modification of a word to express grammatical relations such as tense, case, or number; inflection.

Flexion of Latin nouns indicates their grammatical case.

flexionadjective

Relating to or involving flexion (bending) of a limb, joint, or structure.

The therapist measured the patient's flexion angle.