retroflection

Letters that make retroflection

o, e, f, l, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'retroflection'

Words within retroflection

re, ti, flection, EC, Ro, on, retro, ECT, CT, FL, Io, ion, Re, LE, Ti, ret are words within 'retroflection'


3 possible definitions for 'retroflection'

Retroflection as "an articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth"

Under this definition, retroflection is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

retroflexion has the same meaning as retroflection

retroflection as a type

'retroflection' can be a type of articulation.

Derivatives of retroflection

retroflex is a derivative of retroflection.


Retroflection as "a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part"

Under this definition, retroflection is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

retroversion, retroflexion have the same meaning as 'retroflection'

retroflection as a type

'retroflection' can be a type of abnormality, abnormalcy.


Retroflection as "the act of bending backward"

Under this definition, retroflection is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

retroflexion has the same meaning as retroflection

retroflection as a type

'retroflection' can be a type of movement, motion, motility, move.

Derivatives of retroflection

retroflex, replicate are derivatives of 'retroflection'.



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