Retroflex
adjective
Bent or turned backwards.
The bird has retroflex feathers.
Often appears as...
- retroflex consonant
- retroflex position
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Bend (a body part) backwards.
He can retroflex his fingers.
Often appears as...
- retroflex the tongue
- retroflex the wrist
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Pronounced with the tip of the tongue curled up towards the hard palate.
Certain languages include retroflex sounds.
Often appears as...
- retroflex consonant
- retroflex dialect
Usage tips
Linguistic
adjective
Bent or turned backwards.
The bird has retroflex feathers.
Often appears as...
- retroflex consonant
- retroflex position
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Bend (a body part) backwards.
He can retroflex his fingers.
Often appears as...
- retroflex the tongue
- retroflex the wrist
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Pronounced with the tip of the tongue curled up towards the hard palate.
Certain languages include retroflex sounds.
Often appears as...
- retroflex consonant
- retroflex dialect
Usage tips
Linguistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Descriptions
Use 'retroflex' to describe objects or features bent backwards in a physical sense.
The plant's leaves displayed a retroflex shape after the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living Objects
'Retroflex' is often used for inanimate objects, not usually for body parts.
The retroflex design of the chair provided exceptional support.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Descriptions
Use 'retroflex' to describe objects or features bent backwards in a physical sense.
The plant's leaves displayed a retroflex shape after the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living Objects
'Retroflex' is often used for inanimate objects, not usually for body parts.
The retroflex design of the chair provided exceptional support.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Descriptions
Use 'retroflex' to describe objects or features bent backwards in a physical sense.
The plant's leaves displayed a retroflex shape after the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living Objects
'Retroflex' is often used for inanimate objects, not usually for body parts.
The retroflex design of the chair provided exceptional support.
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