flexure

Letters that make flexure

e, f, l, r, u, x are letters that make 'flexure'

Words within flexure

re, ex, flex, Ur, FL, Re, LE are words within 'flexure'

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

flexures is a word created by adding a letter to 'flexure'

3 possible definitions for 'flexure'

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

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

Synonyms

flexion, flection have the same meaning as 'flexure'

flexure as a type

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

Derivatives of flexure

bend, flex are derivatives of 'flexure'.

Flexure as "an angular or rounded shape made by folding"

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

Synonyms

bend, crease, crimp, fold, plication have the same meaning as 'flexure'

flexure as a type

'flexure' can be a type of angularity, angular shape.

Types of flexure

pleat, pucker, ruck, twist, kink, plait, twirl are types of 'flexure'.

Derivatives of flexure

bend, deform, pleat, plicate, turn up, fold up, turn, twist, crimp, pinch, flex, fold are derivatives of 'flexure'.

Example of flexure used within this context

"a fold in the napkin", "a crease in his trousers", "a plication on her blouse", "a flexure of the colon", "a bend of his elbow"

Flexure 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, flexure is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

flexion has the same meaning as flexure

Antonyms

extension has the opposite meaning of flexure

flexure as a type

'flexure' can be a type of bending.

Types of flexure

flex, dorsiflexion are types of 'flexure'.

Derivatives of flexure

bend, flex are derivatives of 'flexure'.


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