flexural

adjective

flex·​ur·​al ˈflek-sh(ə-)rəl 

1

: of, relating to, or resulting from flexure

2

: characterized by flexure

Examples of flexural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Testing happens the following day, starting with measurements of flexural strength, Young’s modulus, and compressive strength on ice beams cut from the sheet. — Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026

These products work together to enhance concrete’s compressive strength, increase flexural strength, reduce permeability, and ultimately, extend the life of concrete structures. — Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2024

Performance tests confirmed the frisbee’s impact resistance, flexural strength and biodegradability, engineered to break down in compost, soil or marine conditions. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

flexure + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flexural

• figural
• furfural
• transmural
• crural
• dural
• jural
• mural
• neural
• pleural
• plural
• rural
• sural