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Definition of deflex

deflex

/dɪˈflɛks/
de · flex
Adjective:deflexed
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Past Simple:deflexed
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Past Participle:deflexed
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Present Participle:deflexing
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deflex Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To bend or turn downward or aside (particularly in botanical or anatomical contexts).

Example

"The heavy rainfall caused the thin branches of the sapling to deflex heavily toward the ground."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Largely restricted to botanical or anatomical contexts; in general usage, 'deflect' is preferred for the verb, and 'deflexed' is the more common spelling for the adjective.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'deflexus', past participle of 'deflectere' (to bend down or turn aside), combining 'de-' (down, away) and 'flectere' (to bend).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deflex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deflex
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