flexion

Letters that make flexion

o, e, f, l, n, i, x are letters that make 'flexion'

Words within flexion

XI, ex, on, xi, flex, FL, Io, ion, LE are words within 'flexion'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of flexion

flexions is a word created by adding a letter to 'flexion'


3 possible definitions for 'flexion'

Flexion as "the state of being flexed (as of a joint)"

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

Synonyms

flexure, flection have the same meaning as 'flexion'

flexion as a type

'flexion' can be a type of physiological condition, physical condition, physiological state.

Derivatives of flexion

flex, bend are derivatives of 'flexion'.


Flexion as "deviation from a straight or normal course"

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

Synonyms

inflection, flection have the same meaning as 'flexion'

flexion as a type

'flexion' can be a type of departure, deviation, difference, divergence.


Flexion as "act of bending a joint, especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased"

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

Synonyms

flexure has the same meaning as flexion

Antonyms

extension has the opposite meaning of flexion

flexion as a type

'flexion' can be a type of bending.

Types of flexion

flex, dorsiflexion are types of 'flexion'.

Derivatives of flexion

flex, bend are derivatives of 'flexion'.



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