What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flect
Example
The gymnast was able to flect her body in ways that seemed impossible. [flect: verb]
Example
The doctor examined the patient's range of motion by testing how far he could flect his knee. [flect: verb]
curve
Example
The artist drew a beautiful curve on the canvas. [curve: noun]
Example
The car had to slow down as it approached the sharp curve in the road. [curve: noun]
Example
The baseball pitcher threw a curveball that fooled the batter. [curve: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Curve is a more commonly used word than flect, and is more versatile in its usage. Flect is a more technical word and is less commonly used in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between flect and curve?
Flect is a more technical and formal word, while curve is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also be used in formal contexts.
