Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retroflexion
Noun
/ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/
Definition
The act of bending backward, particularly in reference to certain body parts or sounds in linguistics.
Examples
- The doctor noted the retroflexion of the patient’s uterus during the examination.
- In some languages, retroflexion refers to the articulation of consonants with the tongue curled back.
Meaning
Retroflexion involves a backward bending, often used in anatomical and phonetic contexts.
Synonyms
- Backward bending
- Flexion
- Recurvature
