Definition

A variation of the term that refers to the bending or flexing of a part of the body, especially in relation to muscles and joints.

Example

The physical therapist explained the importance of flection in improving joint mobility.

Conversation

I heard that stretching can really help with flection in your joints.

Yeah, I've been trying to improve my flexibility lately.

That's great! I've noticed that better flection can reduce muscle pain.

Absolutely! It makes a big difference in how I feel after workouts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flection is derived from the Latin root "flectere" (meaning to bend) and the suffix "-ion" (indicating the action or process of). The term "flection" refers to the action or process of bending, particularly in the context of grammar where it describes the modification of words to express different grammatical categories.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bending' ('flectere') to remember that 'flection' refers to the process of bending or changing forms, especially in language.

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