inflex

/ɪnˈfleks/

Definitions

1. adjective

unable to be bent or flexible; stiff

“The inflex joints of the old wooden chair creaked when we sat on it.”

2. noun

a stiff or inflexible part of something

“The inflex of the ship’s hull made it vulnerable to damage in rough seas.”

Synonyms

  • rigid
  • stiff

Antonyms

  • flexible
  • pliable