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Flex

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inflectionnoun(grammar, uncountable) The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.
bendnoun(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
flectionnounAlternative spelling of flexion. [The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.]
flexionnounThe act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
bendingnounCapable of being bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.

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straightenverb(transitive) To cause to become straight.
unbendverbTo remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight.

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flexionnounThe act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
bendingnounCapable of being bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
bendnoun(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
flectionnounAlternative spelling of flexion. [The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.]
inflectionnoun(grammar, uncountable) The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.
flexiblenounCapable of adapting or changing to suit new or modified conditions or situations.
flexibilitynounThe quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically.
pliableSoft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.
floppynounLimp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.
flexiblyIn a flexible manner.
bentnoun(with on) Determined or insistent; inclined, set.
foldnoun(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
variablenoun(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
versatileCapable of doing many things competently.
structurenounA cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
fabricnounA material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.
displaynoun(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.
responsiveAnswering, replying or responding
orbic(now rare) Shaped or moving like an orb; spherical, circular.
doublenounMade up of two matching or complementary elements.

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