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retroverted

retroverted

1 9.2
Bent backward, like a leaf or petal
  • adjective
  • /ˌrɛtrəˈvɜrtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retrovertido
  • The doctor explained that her retroverted uterus could affect her pregnancy.

I also have a retroactive retroverted uterus.

Examples

  • I also have a retroactive retroverted uterus.

    Elle Fowler

  • During the examination, the physician noted that he had a retroverted bladder.

  • The botanist observed that some plants have retroverted leaves, which grow backward.

Synonyms

retroflexed
vsretroverted
  • Specialized
9.8

A body part that is bent backward, for example a tongue or uterus

is used mainly for plant parts or internal organs rather than general body parts
retrorse
vsretroverted
  • Specialized
9.9

Bent so it points backward or downward, like hairs on some plants

is specific to backward tilt for plant or organ parts

How Tilted

retroverted
  • Specialized
1 9.2
atilt
  • Archaic
9.8
upright
44 2.7

Surface Forms

retroverted positive

Morphology

retroverted = retrovert (semi-transparent) = retro + vert + ed

The sense 'turned backward' follows clearly from 'retro-' + a combining form 'vert', but 'vert' is a non-standalone combining form that many learners will not recognize.

Etymology

Retroverted comes from the parts retro- 'back' and vert 'to turn'. It literally means 'turned back', so a plant leaf or stem called retroverted is bent or tilted so it faces toward the back.