flection
flec.tion or flex.ion \'flek-sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n [alter. of flexion, fr. L flexion-, flexio, fr. flexus,] pp. of flectere to bend 1: the act of flexing or bending 2: a part bent : BEND 3: INFLECTION usu 4a: a bending of a joint between the bones of a limb by which the angle bet ween the bones is diminished 4b: a forward raising of the arm or leg by a movement at the shoulder or hi p joint - flec.tion.al aj