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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