Word: flexure
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: flex
ure
Definition: The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or subtracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.
Morphemes:
Affix: flexure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or subtracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: flexura
Language: la
Decoded: flexura
PoS: Noun
Meaning: flection/inflection/inflexion (declination/declension