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gen·u·flec·tion
noun
also gen·u·flex·ion \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈflekshən, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\
Etymology: Late Latin genuflexion-, genuflexio, from genuflexus (past participle of genuflectere) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or an instance of bending the knee and sometimes touching it to the floor or ground especially in worship
2. : the act or an instance of according servile or humble obedience or respect : a respectful gesture
< a genuflection in the direction of Marxist orthodoxy — Alex Inkeles > |