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flexion Synonyms

Another word for flexion

Choosing another word for flexion depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of bending a limb or joint, especially so as to decrease the angle between the bones or parts involved.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist measured the patient's knee flection to track her recovery after surgery."

Strongest
flection
Strong
bending
flexure

• noun (Context 2)

A bent or curved part, state, or fold.

Usage Example

"The subtle flection in the metal rod indicated where the heaviest load had been placed."

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flection
flexure
Strong
bend
curvature

• noun (Context 3)

The modification of a word to express different grammatical categories such as tense, case, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and mood; inflection.

Usage Example

"Old English relied heavily on noun and verb inflection to indicate grammatical relationships within a sentence."

Strongest
inflection
flection

Opposites of flexion

The opposite of flexion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

extension
straightness
See all opposites of flexion

• Nearby Words

flexible
flexibly
flexihours
flexion
flexitarianism
flexitime
flexor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flexion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flexion
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