retroflection

ˌrɛtroʊˈflɛkʃən
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Translation of retroflection into German

Noun

1.

movement

Rare
turning or tilting something backwards
Rare
Retroflexion
  • The retroflection of the mirror allowed a better view.Die Retroflexion des Spiegels ermöglichte eine bessere Sicht.
2.

medical

TECH.
bending backward of an organ or part
TECH.
Retroflexion
  • The retroflection of the uterus can cause discomfort.Die Retroflexion der Gebärmutter kann Unbehagen verursachen.
3.

speech

TECH.
articulatory gesture with tongue against the roof
TECH.
Retroflexion Artikulation f
  • The retroflection in her speech was distinct.Die Retroflexion in ihrer Sprache war deutlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of retroflection in English

Examples of retroflection in a sentence

  • He noticed the retroflection of the antenna.
  • Retroflexion of the colon was observed during the examination.
  • The retroflection of the bladder was noted in the scan.
  • Her retroflection was noticeable in the recording.
  • Linguists analyzed the retroflection in the dialect.

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