adjective
- of, relating to, or involving flexion or the bending of a joint or limb
- of or relating to inflection in grammar, especially the change of word forms to show grammatical relationships
Usage: commonly used in anatomy and medicine
Usage: linguistics and grammar contexts
Examples
- The flexional movement of the knee allows us to bend our legs.
- Flexional muscles work to bring joints closer together.
- Latin is a flexional language with many case endings.
- The flexional system of Old English was more complex than Modern English.
- Physical therapy focused on improving the patient's flexional range of motion.
- Flexional exercises help restore mobility after an injury.