flexure

[ flek-sher ]
/ ˈflɛk ʃər /
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noun

the act of flexing or bending.
the state of being flexed or bent.
the part bent; bend; fold.

Origin of flexure

First recorded in 1585–95, flexure is from the Latin word flexūra a bending, turning, winding. See flex1, -ure

OTHER WORDS FROM flexure

flex·ur·al, adjective

Words nearby flexure

flexor, flexor retinaculum, flextime, flexuosity, flexuous, flexure, fley, flibbert, flibbertigibbet, flic, flicflac

Words related to flexure

direction, angle, trend, shift, curve, departure, spiral, twist, wind, reversal, swing, corner, spin, round, change, nod, trajectory, arc, arch, contour

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British Dictionary definitions for flexure

flexure
/ (ˈflɛkʃə) /

noun

the act of flexing or the state of being flexed
a bend, turn, or fold

Derived forms of flexure

flexural, adjective

Medical definitions for flexure

flexure
[ flĕk′shər ]

n.

A bend or curve, as in a tubular organ.
The act or an instance of bending.

Other words from flexure

flex′ur•al adj.