How Do You Spell FLEXED?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛkst] (IPA)

Flexed is a verb that means to bend or contract something, usually a muscle. It is pronounced /flɛkst/, with the "x" sound making a "ks" sound. The "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound and the "d" is pronounced as a separate syllable, making the final syllable "ed". To spell it, we start with the letters "fl" for the initial sound, followed by "e" for the short "e" sound, then the "x" for the "ks" sound, and finally "ed" for the final consonant sound.

FLEXED Meaning and Definition

  1. Flexed is an adjective that describes the action or state of bending or curving a body part, typically in response to a stimulus or as a deliberate movement. In anatomy and physiology, to flex refers to the action of reducing the angle between two body parts, such as joint bending. The term is most commonly used in reference to the movement of limbs in vertebrate bodies, particularly in human anatomy.

    The process of flexion involves the contraction of the muscles responsible for the bending movement, resulting in the reduction of the angle between two parts of the body. For example, when a person brings their hand towards their shoulder, they are flexing their forearm by decreasing the angle between the upper arm and the forearm. Similarly, when a person raises their leg towards their chest, they are flexing their thigh at the hip joint.

    Flexed can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of adapting or adjusting to a particular situation or circumstance. In this sense, it implies being flexible and versatile, capable of bending one's approach or mindset to fit changing needs or requirements. This use of the term emphasizes the ability to be malleable and adaptable, just as a body part flexes and bends in response to stimuli or movements.

Common Misspellings for FLEXED

Etymology of FLEXED

The word "flexed" comes from the Latin word "flectere", which means "to bend" or "to curve". The term entered the English language through the French word "flexer", which also means "to bend". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved to become "flexed" in English.

Idioms with the word FLEXED

  • flexed out of shape The idiom "flexed out of shape" refers to being overwhelmed, stressed, or upset to the point that it negatively affects one's physical or emotional wellbeing. It suggests that the person's resilience or composure has been distorted or altered due to excessive pressure or worry.

Similar spelling words for FLEXED

Conjugate verb Flexed

CONDITIONAL

I would flex
we would flex
you would flex
he/she/it would flex
they would flex

FUTURE

I will flex
we will flex
you will flex
he/she/it will flex
they will flex

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flexed
we will have flexed
you will have flexed
he/she/it will have flexed
they will have flexed

PAST

I flexed
we flexed
you flexed
he/she/it flexed
they flexed

PAST PERFECT

I had flexed
we had flexed
you had flexed
he/she/it had flexed
they had flexed

PRESENT

I flex
we flex
you flex
he/she/it flexes
they flex

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flexed
we have flexed
you have flexed
he/she/it has flexed
they have flexed
I am flexing
we are flexing
you are flexing
he/she/it is flexing
they are flexing
I was flexing
we were flexing
you were flexing
he/she/it was flexing
they were flexing
I will be flexing
we will be flexing
you will be flexing
he/she/it will be flexing
they will be flexing
I have been flexing
we have been flexing
you have been flexing
he/she/it has been flexing
they have been flexing
I had been flexing
we had been flexing
you had been flexing
he/she/it had been flexing
they had been flexing
I will have been flexing
we will have been flexing
you will have been flexing
he/she/it will have been flexing
they will have been flexing
I would have flexed
we would have flexed
you would have flexed
he/she/it would have flexed
they would have flexed
I would be flexing
we would be flexing
you would be flexing
he/she/it would be flexing
they would be flexing
I would have been flexing
we would have been flexing
you would have been flexing
he/she/it would have been flexing
they would have been flexing

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