flection

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'état de fléchir, notamment une articulation, ou une courbure, un pliage, ou encore un écart par rapport à une direction droite ou normale.

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.

   État de flexion

   • 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.

   Synonymesbendcrookflexionflexure

   Antonymesextension

2. Deviation from a straight courseC1formal

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

   Flexion (déviation d'une trajectoire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarcbendcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectiondeviationflexureturn

   Antonymesdirectnessstraightness