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Retroflex word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "retroflex" word

[adjective] (linguistics) pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate
[adjective] bent or curved backward
[verb] articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate; "Indian accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers retroflex their consonants"
[verb] bend or turn backward
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\Re"tro*flex\, Retroflexed \Re"tro*flexed\, a. [Pref. retro- + L. flectere, flexum, to bend, to turn.] Reflexed; bent or turned abruptly backward.

Synonyms for retroflex

backward, cacuminal, replicate, retroflexed

See also: articulate | bend | enounce | enunciate | flex | pronounce | say | sound out |

The fun area, different aproach to word »retroflex«

Let's analyse "retroflex" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: XELFORTER. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: retroflex: 5 + 6 + 5 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: retroflex: 9 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 6 = 51, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (2) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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