flexural

adjective

flex·​ur·​al ˈflek-sh(ə-)rəl How to pronounce flexural (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resulting from flexure
2
: characterized by flexure

Examples of flexural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This material has high tensile-impact and flexural strength. Craig Caudill, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

flexure + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flexural was in 1877

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“Flexural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexural. Accessed 30 Mar. 2024.

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