anteflexion

an·te·flex·ion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-tuh-flek-shuh n]
- /ˌæn təˈflɛk ʃən/
- /ˈantɪflˌekʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tuh-flek-shuh n]
- /ˌæn təˈflɛk ʃən/

Definitions of anteflexion word

noun anteflexion a bending forward of an organ, especially of the body of the uterus. 1
noun anteflexion (anatomy) A forward bending or an organ, especially that of the uterus near the cervix. 1

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Origin of anteflexion

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; ante- + Latin flexiōn- (stem of flexiō) a bending; see flexion

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Parts of speech for Anteflexion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Anteflexion

anteflexion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anteflexion usage trend in Literature

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