Flexuosity

/ˌflɛkʃuˈɒsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being full of curves, bends, or turns; the state of being flexuous.

Etymology

From Latin flexuosus meaning 'full of bendings,' combined with -osity (a suffix meaning 'quality of' or 'state of'). This evolved from flexus, the past participle of flectere (to bend).

Kelly Says

Rivers display flexuosity as they wind through valleys, and so do the pathways neurons take through your brain—nature loves bending lines more than straight ones!

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