Flexure

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A bend or curve in a structure or geological formation, or the state of being bent at a joint.

“The flexure of the river at that point created a natural harbour that sheltered the fishing boats.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

flex·ure

Related Words

Synonyms

flectionflexion fold creaseplicationcrimp bend

Antonyms

extension

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Wordle

Starts with FL, contains X, and ends in URE, an uncommon but valid suffix

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points, X scores 8 points and this is a strong play if the X can land on a bonus square

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Words you can make from Flexure

Shorter words formed from the letters in “flexure”.

ferule reflex reflux refuel euler fleer fleur fluer refel reuel xurel eure exul feel feer fele fere feru flee flex flue flux free fuel

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