HyperDic: retroflection

English > 3 senses of the word retroflection:
NOUNstateretroflection, retroversion, retroflexiona turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
communicationretroflection, retroflexionan articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
actretroflection, retroflexionthe act of bending backward
English > retroflection: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part.
Synonymsretroversion, retroflexion
Broaderabnormality, abnormalcyAn abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
English > retroflection: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth.
Synonymretroflexion
BroaderarticulationThe aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
Spanishretroflexión
Catalanretroflexió
English > retroflection: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of bending backward.
Synonymretroflexion
Broadermotion, movement, move, motilityA change of position that does not entail a change of location
Catalanretroflexió
Verbsretroflexbend or turn backward

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