introflexion

noun

in·​tro·​flex·​ion
variants or less commonly introflection
¦⸗⸗¦flekshən
: inward flexion : an act or instance of introflexing

Word History

Etymology

from introflex, after English flex: flection

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“Introflexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introflexion. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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