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retroflex vs retroflexed

retroflexed vs retroflex

retroflex and retroflexed both are adjectives.

retroflex is a verb but retroflexed is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retroflex No Yes Yes No
retroflexed No Yes No No
As adjectives, retroflex and retroflexed are synonyms defined as:
  • retroflex and retroflexed: bent or curved backward
retroflex (adjective) retroflexed (adjective)
bent or curved backward bent or curved backward
pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate
retroflex (verb) retroflexed (verb)
articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate
bend or turn backward
Difference between retroflex and retroflexed

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