Definition of Retroflexion. Meaning of Retroflexion. Synonyms of Retroflexion

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Definition of Retroflexion

Retroflexion
Retroflexion Re`tro*flex"ion, n. The act of reflexing; the state of being retroflexed. Cf. Retroversion.

Meaning of Retroflexion from wikipedia

- A retroflex (/ˈrɛtrəflɛks, -roʊ-/), apico-domal, or ca****inal[citation needed] (/kəˈkjuːmɪnəl/) consonant is a coronal consonant where the tongue has...
- The voiceless retroflex sibilant fricative is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet...
- The voiced retroflex approximant is a type of consonant used in some languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this...
- The voiced retroflex lateral approximant is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet...
- The voiced retroflex nasal is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents...
- The voiced retroflex trill is not a single consonant quality but a sliding cluster sound within the time of a single segment. It has been reported in...
- The voiced retroflex plosive or stop is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet...
- The voiced retroflex sibilant fricative is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet...
- The retroflex clicks are a family of click consonants known only from the Central ǃKung language or dialect of Namibia. They are sub-apical retroflex and...
- defect to the occipital bone, spina bifida of the cervical vertebrae and retroflexion (backward bending) of the head on the cervical spine. Stillbirth is the...