verb
genuflect
Genuflect (verb) means to bend the knee, as in servitude.
verb
1
To bend the knee, as in servitude.
2
To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.
3
To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.
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Etymology
PIE word *ǵónu From around 1620–1630 from Medieval Latin genūflectō (“to bend the knee”) equivalent to the Latin genū (“knee”) + flectō (“to bend”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of genuflect?
"genuflect" (verb) means to bend the knee, as in servitude.
What are the different meanings of genuflect?
"genuflect" has 3 main meanings: 1. To bend the knee, as in servitude; 2. To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship; 3. To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.