Greek and Latin Root: flect ; flex

Front

What is a muscle that bends a part of the body, such as an arm or a leg?

Back

Flexor

Front

What does it mean to turn or move to one side; to bend; to swerve?

Back

Deflect

Front

What term describes bending around or curving?

Back

Circumflex

Front

What is the term for something capable of bending without breaking?

Back

Flexible

Front

What is an angle that is greater than 180 degrees because it is bent beyond a straight line?

Back

Reflex angle

Front

What is the meaning of the root 'flect' or 'flex'?

Back

To bend

Front

What is the opposite of flexible?

Back

Inflexible

Front

What is an example of a flexible material?

Back

Rubber

Front

What does 'inflection' refer to in language?

Back

A change in the form of a word to express a grammatical function.

Front

What is a reflex angle?

Back

An angle that measures more than 180 degrees.