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What are words that have -flect- in them?

Here are some words that have "-flect-" in them:

Common words:

* Reflect: To think deeply or carefully about something.

* Deflect: To turn aside or change the direction of something.

* Reflecting: The act of thinking deeply or carefully.

* Reflective: Thinking deeply or carefully; showing thought.

* Deflection: The act of turning something aside.

Less common words:

* Inflect: To change the pitch or tone of your voice.

* Inflection: A change in the pitch or tone of voice.

* Flex: To bend or move something.

* Flexible: Able to bend or move easily.

* Reflex: An automatic response to a stimulus.

* Reflexive: Done without thinking.

* Affliction: Something that causes pain or suffering.

* Conflicting: Disagreeing or being incompatible.

* Circumflect: To bend or curve something.

* Diffract: To spread out waves of light or sound.

* Reflector: A surface that reflects light or sound.

Words from other languages:

* Reflexive (French): "Reflexive"

* Reflective (German): "Reflektierend"

* Deflective (Spanish): "Deflectivo"

This list isn't exhaustive, but it gives you a good starting point!

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