retroversion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
  2. noun translation back into the original language
  3. noun returning to a former state

Synonyms

retroflection, retroflexion

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
abnormality

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