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flection [ˈflɛkʃən] n
1. the act of bending or the state of being bent 2. something bent; bend 3. (Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar a less common word for inflection See also flexion [from Latin flexiō a bending, from flectere to curve, bow] flectional adj flectionless adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Thus, fresh from scenes where many of his usual machines of re- flection had been idle, from where he had pro- ceeded sheeplike, he struggled to marshal all his acts. He too, at first, seemed disposed to refuse; but, after some re- flection, he granted me the privilege, and proposed the following terms: I was to be allowed all my time, make all contracts with those for whom I worked, and find my own employment; and, in re- turn for this liberty, I was to pay him three dollars at the end of each week; find myself in calking tools, and in board and clothing. |
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