retroflexion

Letters that make retroflexion

o, e, f, l, n, r, t, i, x are letters that make 'retroflexion'

Words within retroflexion

re, XI, Ro, retroflex, ex, on, retro, xi, flexion, flex, FL, Io, ion, Re, LE, ret are words within 'retroflexion'


3 possible definitions for 'retroflexion'

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

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

Synonyms

retroflection has the same meaning as retroflexion

retroflexion as a type

'retroflexion' can be a type of articulation.

Derivatives of retroflexion

retroflex is a derivative of retroflexion.


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

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

Synonyms

retroversion, retroflection have the same meaning as 'retroflexion'

retroflexion as a type

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


Retroflexion as "the act of bending backward"

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

Synonyms

retroflection has the same meaning as retroflexion

retroflexion as a type

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

Derivatives of retroflexion

retroflex, replicate are derivatives of 'retroflexion'.



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