inflection

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/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

(grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.“an inflection for gender, number, or tense”
A change in pitch or tone of voice.
A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.
A turning away from a straight course.

Related words

Synonyms

flection flexion inflexion prosody flex bend bending tipping turning tone termination stress intonation modulation tonality pitch

Associated

affixation undulation ablaut declension concavity inflected attributive affixes gradation adjectives nominative

Rhymes

affection connection introspection reflection predilection insurrection recollection disconnection section protection

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