Meanings
nounretroflexion (countable and uncountable, plural retroflexions)
plural retroflexions · alternative retroflection
- countableuncountableThe act of retroflexing; the state of being retroflexed.
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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Translations
Polish retrofleksja
- retrofleksjaTranslations
Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with retroflexion
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APA
retroflexion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflexion
MLA
“retroflexion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflexion. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retroflexion,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroflexion.
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