circumflect

/sərˈkʌmflekt/

Definitions

1. verb

to bend or turn back in a curved line

“The path circumflexed around the lake to provide a scenic route.”

2. noun

the act of bending or turning back in a curved line

“The engineer studied the circumflection of the bridge to improve its design.”

Synonyms

  • bend
  • curve
  • turn

Antonyms

  • align
  • straighten