flection

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A noun referring to the state of being bent or flexed, such as a joint, or a deviation from a straight or normal course.

1. State of being flexedC1formalmedical

   The condition of being bent or flexed, especially at a joint.

   انثناء

   • The doctor noted the flection of the patient's knee joint.
   • Flection of the elbow is necessary for this exercise.
   • Prolonged flection of the spine can cause discomfort.

   المرادفاتbendcrookflexionflexure

   الأضدادextension

2. Deviation from a straight courseC1formal

   A bending or curving away from a straight line or normal path.

   انحراف عن المسار المستقيم

   • The road's flection made it difficult to see oncoming traffic.
   • The river's flection created a natural boundary.
   • The beam showed a slight flection under the heavy load.

   المرادفاتarcbendcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectiondeviationflexureturn

   الأضدادdirectnessstraightness