Meanings
nounretroflection (countable and uncountable, plural retroflections)
plural retroflections · alternative retroflexion
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
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nounan articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
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APA
retroflection. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflection
MLA
“retroflection.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflection. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retroflection,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflection.
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