retroflex vs say

say vs retroflex

retroflex is not a noun while say is a noun.

retroflex is an adjective but say is not an adjective.

retroflex and say both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retroflex	No	Yes	Yes	No
say	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, say is a hypernym of retroflex; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than retroflex:

retroflex: articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate
say: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Other hypernyms of retroflex include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out.

retroflex (noun)	say (noun)
	the chance to speak

retroflex (adjective)	say (adjective)
bent or curved backward
pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate

retroflex (verb)	say (verb)
articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate	express in words
bend or turn backward	report or maintain
	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
	express a supposition
	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
	communicate or express nonverbally
	recite or repeat a fixed text
	indicate
	state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
	utter aloud
	have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between retroflex and say

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