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- Dictionaryinflection/ɪnˈflɛkʃn/
noun
- 1. a change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender: "a set of word forms differing only in respect of inflections" Similar
- 2. the modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice: "she spoke slowly and without inflection" Similar
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INFLECTION definition: 1. a change in or addition to the form of a word that shows a change in the way it is used in…. Learn more.
1. : change in pitch or loudness of the voice. 2. a. : the change of form that words undergo to mark such distinctions as those of case, gender, number, tense, person, mood, or voice. b. : a form, suffix, or element involved in such variation. c. : accidence. 3. : the act or result of curving or bending : bend. 4. a.
Inflection is the change of form a noun, adjective, verb, etc., undergoes to distinguish its case, gender, mood, number, voice, etc. Inflection occurs when the word is used to express various meanings. When words are inflected, letters are added to the base form of words.
noun. us / ɪnˈflek·ʃən / inflection noun (SPEECH) Add to word list. [ U ] change in the quality of the voice, often showing an emotion: Phyllis replies without any particular inflection in her voice, "I guess I’m lazy ." inflection noun (GRAMMAR) [ C ] grammar. a change in a word form or ending to show a difference in the word’s meaning or use:
noun inflection; verb inflection. the change in the shape of a word, generally by affixation, by means of which a change of meaning or relationship to some other word or group of words is indicated. the affix added to produce this change, as the -s in dogs or the -ed in played.
Inflection refers to the ups and downs of a language. Even if you can’t understand Italian yet, the inflection in your professor’s voice should tip you off to whether she's asking a question, giving a command, or making a joke.
inflection. Grammatical inflection (sometimes known as accidence or flection in more traditional grammars) is the way in which a word is changed or altered in form in order to achieve a new, specific meaning. Verbs are the most commonly inflected words, changing form to reflect grammatical tense, as well as mood, voice, aspect, person, and speech.
In grammar, an inflection is a change in the form of a word that shows its grammatical function, for example a change that makes a noun plural or makes a verb into the past tense. More Synonyms of inflection
Definition of inflection noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
INFLECTION definition: 1. the way the end of a word changes to show tense, plural forms, etc 2. the way that your voice…. Learn more.
