1. the action of bending or the condition of being bent
Usage: formal
2. a bend or curve in something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The flection of the beam under the heavy load was carefully measured.
• The architect designed the bridge with a slight flection to accommodate thermal expansion.
• The gymnast demonstrated perfect flection of her spine during the routine.
• Engineers studied the flection patterns in the metal framework.
• The flection of the tree branch made it perfect for hanging the swing.
• Medical students learned about spinal flection and extension movements.