adj
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adj
rare: relating to, characterized by, or requiring genuflection or kneeling
The old ceremony imposed several genuflectory movements on each participant.
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Etymology
Formed from genuflect + -ory. Genuflect comes from Medieval Latin genuflectere, combining Latin genu, 'knee,' with flectere, 'to bend.' The adjective therefore describes an action, posture, ritual, or occupation involving the bending of the knee.