inflexed

[ in-flekst ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. inflected; bent or folded downward or inward:

   an inflexed leaf.

inflexed

/ ɪnˈflɛkst /

adjective

1. biology curved or bent inwards and downwards towards the axis

   inflexed leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflexed¹

1655–65; < Latin inflex ( us ), past participle of inflectere to bend in ( inflect ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The inflexed or inferior lateral margin of the Prothorax, separated in many genera from the Antepectus by a suture.

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The inflexed accessory margin observable underneath in many Elytra, which covers the sides of the alitrunk and abdomen.

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The leaves are conduplicate, as in Magnolia, and have the blade bent inwards on the petiole (inflexed).

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In the Tulip-tree, it is also inflexed, the blade bent forwards on the petiole.

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The common plans among trees are—Inflexed: blade folded crosswise, thus bringing it upon the footstalk.

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