1. retroflex(v = verb.motion) replicate - bend or turn backward;
is one way to bend, flex
Derived forms noun retroflection3, noun retroflexion3
Sample sentences:
Something ----s; Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
2. retroflex(v = verb.communication) - articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate; "Indian accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers retroflex their consonants"
is one way to articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say, sound out
Derived form noun retroflexion2
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
1. retroflex(s = adj.all) retroflexed - bent or curved backward;
2. retroflex(s = adj.all) cacuminal - pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate;
Reflexed; bent or turned abruptly backward. [1913 Webster]
retroflex, adj. (also retroflexed)
1 Anat., Med., & Bot. turned backwards.
2 Phonet. = CACUMINAL.
Derivative:
retroflexion n.
Etymology:
L retroflectere retroflex- (as RETRO-, flectere bend)