contortive

Meanings

• the ability to twist or bend one's body in unusual ways

  - "He displayed impressive contortive abilities during the circus performance."
  - "Despite her small size, the contortionist managed to twist her body into a pretzel-like shape."

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Rhymes

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contortive , supportive , introspective , extrospective

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Homophones

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1. contortive
   

2. controlative
   

3. contributive
   

4. constructive
   

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Variants

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contort , contorted , contorting , contortion , contortions , contortive , contorts

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Forms

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Contortive is a verb, and it can be used in various forms and tenses, including infinitive, present continuous, past continuous, past perfect, past perfect continuous, present perfect, present perfect continuous, and future., Related concepts and terms:, 1. Flexibility: The ability to bend and stretch one's body in various ways., 2. Mobility: The ability to move one's body from one position to another, often in unusual ways., 3. Balance: The ability to maintain one's center of gravity and keep one's body upright and stable, even in challenging or unstable environments., 4. Agility: The ability to move one's body quickly and efficiently, often in response to changing or unexpected circumstances., 5. Coordination: The ability to use one's muscles, senses, and mental abilities in a coordinated and effective manner, often in response to complex or challenging situations.

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'contortus', meaning 'twisted' or 'bent'.

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Culture

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Contortive abilities have been a source of fascination and entertainment throughout history. Contortionists have been featured in circuses, carnivals, sideshows, and other forms of live entertainment. Contortionists have also been featured in various forms of media, including television, film, and print.

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