Greek and Latin Root: flect ; flex

Front

Bend around or curve

Back

circumflex

Front

To turn or move to one side; to bend; to swerve.

Back

deflect

Front

Capable of bending without breaking

Back

flexible

Front

Muscle that bends a body part (arm/leg)

Back

flexor

Front

Bending a person's voice to avoid monotone; varying pitch.

Back

inflection

Front

Not capable of being bent without breaking

Back

inflexible

Front

To bend or throw back light or heat; to fold or turn back.

Back

reflect

Front

Image in a mirror from bending light

Back

reflection

Front

Angle > 180° bent beyond a straight line

Back

reflex angle

Front

Bent or turned backward

Back

retroflex