Adduction

C1 16+

Synonyms of adduction

Antonyms of adduction

Collocations of adduction

shoulder adduction
Frequency: 70 %

Physical therapy exercises often include shoulder adduction movements.

hip adduction
Frequency: 65 %

The hip adduction machine at the gym targets inner thigh muscles.

knee adduction
Frequency: 60 %

Proper alignment of the knee during adduction exercises is important to prevent injury.

adduction of the vocal cords
Frequency: 50 %

Excessive adduction of the vocal cords can lead to vocal strain and hoarseness.

adduction of the fingers
Frequency: 45 %

Playing the piano requires precise adduction and abduction movements of the fingers.

Idiomatic Expressions for adduction

  • Phrase: add insult to injury
    Meaning: to make a bad situation even worse
    Usage: After losing his job, his car broke down, adding insult to injury.