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Synonyms of retroflex

12 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for retroflex is reflexed. Other synonyms of retroflex are retroflexive. The opposite of retroflex is nonretroflex.

Synonyms and similar words for retroflex

adjectiveBent or curved backwards.

adjectiveOf pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside...

adjectiveOf pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar...

  • apical
  • postalveolarArticulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

adjectiveOf pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar...

adjectiveOf any of the aforementioned pronunciations.

  • cacuminal
  • cerebralRetroflex.
  • rhoticHaving a sound quality associated with the letter R; having the sound of any of certain IPA symbols, including /ɹ/...

Opposite of retroflex

adjectiveBent or curved backwards.

Meaning of retroflex

  1. adjective Bent or curved backwards.
  2. adjective Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
  3. adjective Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.

Full definition of retroflex

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Questions about synonyms of retroflex

What is another word for retroflex?
Retroflex has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reflexed and retroflexive.
What is the opposite of retroflex?
The opposite of retroflex is nonretroflex.
What does retroflex mean?
Retroflex means bent or curved backwards.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: retroflex (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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