Word Root FLECT | FLEX (Meaning & Examples)

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The word root FLECT and FLEX simply mean: BEND

The clipart shows a girl bending over doing exercises.

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Let’s look at some examples of words with the roots FLECT and FLEX

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REFLECT

Definition:

1. to throw or bend back from a surface, such as light or sound
2. to think seriously

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The picture shows a lake in front of a house surrounded by trees.

Sentence example: The beautiful autumn colours were reflected in the water.

Next, an example of REFLECT with the meaning of thinking seriously.

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The picture shows a man sitting on a bench, gazing out to sea.

Sentence example: He sat down looking out over the sea and reflected for a few minutes on the events of the day.

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DEFLECT

Definition: to cause to turn aside, to bend or deviate

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The picture shows the Barbie doll Wonder Woman in the likeness of Gal Gadot.

Sentence example: Here we see Wonder Woman deflecting bullets with her shield.

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INFLECTION

Definition:

1. modulation, a change in pitch or tone of the voice
2. a bend or angle

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The picture shows a businessman speaking on his mobile phone.

Sentence example: The inflection in his voice indicated he was a little irritated.

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FLEXIBLE

Definition: capable of being bent, pliable, not rigid

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The picture shows a woman working from home on her laptop.

Sentence example: She had a flexible work arrangement, some days working from home and on other days she would go to the office.

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REFLEX

Definition: an involuntary action such as a sneeze, or a blink;
an automatic response or reaction

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In the picture we see a baby holding on to someone’s finger.

Sentence examples Stroking a baby’s palm causes the baby to close their fingers in a grasp, and this grasp reflex can continue until the baby is 5 or 6 months old.

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So remember, the root FLECT and FLEX simply mean: BEND

REFLECT
DEFLECT
INFLECTION
FLEXIBLE
REFLEX

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Slide 5 – reflect
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Slide 7 – thinking
Photographer: clarita
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Slide 9 – deflect
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Slide 11 – inflection
Photographer: FreeProjectPhoto
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Slide 13 – flexible
Photographer: kristinhardwick
https://morguefile.com/p/1199168

Slide 15 – reflex
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If you are interested in the word root FLECT or FLEX, be sure to check this other entry in The Word Root Guide:
The Meaning of Word Root TRIB