Daily Editorial

Origin: The words FLECT & FLEX originated from the Latin word FLECTERE which means to bend.
The words derived from this always possess the above meaning.
Words:
Circumflex = Bending around and around, to bend in a curve.
Deflect = Bend away, cause to change direction.
Flexible = Able to bend.
Flexuous = Full of bends and curves.
Genuflection = The bending of the knee.
Reflect = Turn back and forth in the mind.
Reflection = An image thrown back ba a body or surface.
Reflexive = Bent back on itself.
Reflective = Thoughtful.
Reflector = That which reflects light.