† inˈflexity Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. inflex-us inflected + -ity, after flexity.]
Of rays of light: The quality of being inflected: see inflect v. 2.
| 1797 Brougham in Phil. Trans. LXXXVII. 360 We may, therefore, say that the rays of light differ in degree of refrangity, reflexity, and flexity, comprehending inflexity and deflexity. |