Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flek-shuh n]
- /ˈflɛk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flek-shuh n]
- /ˈflɛk ʃən/
Definitions of flection word
- noun flection the act of bending. 1
- noun flection the state of being bent. 1
- noun flection a bend; bent part. 1
- noun flection Anatomy. flexion. 1
- noun flection Grammar. inflection (def 2). 1
- noun flection Alternative spelling of flexion. 1
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Parts of speech for Flection
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flection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
flection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flection
noun flection
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
- intersection — a place where two or more roads meet, especially when at least one is a major highway; junction.
- edge — a line or border at which a surface terminates: Grass grew along the edges of the road. The paper had deckle edges.
- slant — to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
Antonyms for flection
noun flection
- stagnation — the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow: Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- straighten — make straight
- smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- miss — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
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