flexion
UK: ˈflɛkʃən | US: ˈflɛkʃən
n. the action of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
n. (linguistics) the variation of the form of a word to express grammatical function.
The word "flexion" originates from the Latin flexio, derived from flectere (to bend). The root "flex" retains its core meaning of bending, while the suffix "-ion" transforms the verb into a noun denoting the action or result of bending. This logical progression reflects its use in both anatomical movement (e.g., joint flexion) and linguistic morphology (e.g., word inflection).
The physiotherapist assessed the patient’s knee flexion after surgery.
In Latin, nouns exhibit flexion through case endings.
Proper flexion of the wrist is crucial for gymnasts.
The robot’s arm mimicked human flexion with precision.
Old English verbs had complex flexion patterns.