HyperDic: retroflexion

English > 3 senses of the word retroflexion:
NOUNstateretroflexion, retroversion, retroflectiona turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
communicationretroflexion, retroflectionan articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
actretroflexion, retroflectionthe act of bending backward
English > retroflexion: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part.
Synonymsretroversion, retroflection
Broaderabnormality, abnormalcyAn abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
English > retroflexion: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth.
Synonymretroflection
BroaderarticulationThe aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
Spanishretroflexión
Catalanretroflexió
Verbsretroflexarticulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate
English > retroflexion: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of bending backward.
Synonymretroflection
Broadermotion, movement, move, motilityA change of position that does not entail a change of location
Catalanretroflexió
Verbsretroflexbend or turn backward

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