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1. flexion
noun. ['ˈflɛkʃən'] the state of being flexed (as of a joint).
Synonyms
- flexure
- physiological condition
- physiological state
- flection
Antonyms
- hyperthermia
- hypopigmentation
- hypocapnia
- hypothermia
Etymology
- flexio (Latin)
- flecto (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Flexion
- overprotection
- introspection
- interconnection
- circumspection
- reinspection
- predilection
- disinfection
- disconnection
- recollection
- preelection
- interjection
- imperfection
- disaffection
- resurrection
- reflection
- reelection
- redirection
- projection
- intersection
- insurrection
- inspection
- inflection
- convection
- confection
- complexion
- selection
- rejection
- protection
- perfection
- objection
Example sentences of the word flexion
1. Noun, singular or mass
The higher you place your feet on the platform, the more hip flexion you create.
2. flexion
noun. ['ˈflɛkʃən'] deviation from a straight or normal course.
Synonyms
- inflection
- difference
- divergence
- flection
- departure
Antonyms
- convergence
- convergency
- disembarkation
- appearance
Etymology
- flexio (Latin)
- flecto (Latin)
3. flexion
noun. ['ˈflɛkʃən'] act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased.
Synonyms
- flexure
- dorsiflexion
- flex
Antonyms
- agreement
- similarity
- same
- sameness
Etymology
- flexio (Latin)
- flecto (Latin)