inflection (Meaning)

Wordnet

inflection (n)

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

the patterns of stress and intonation in a language

deviation from a straight or normal course

a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

Webster

inflection (n.)

The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected.

A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist.

A slide, modulation, or accent of the voice; as, the rising and the falling inflection.

The variation or change which words undergo to mark case, gender, number, comparison, tense, person, mood, voice, etc.

Any change or modification in the pitch or tone of the voice.

A departure from the monotone, or reciting note, in chanting.

Same as Diffraction.

inflection Sentence Examples

  1. The road winds down the mountain, curling and twisting.
  2. The children's laughter echoed through the halls, filling the air with joy.
  3. The leaves shimmered in the sunlight, casting dappled shadows below.
  4. The birds sang sweetly, their melodies carrying through the trees.
  5. The ocean waves crashed against the shore, sending mist into the air.
  6. The wind howled through the cracks, rattling the windows.
  7. The stars twinkled brightly, illuminating the night sky.
  8. The flowers blossomed in vibrant colors, adding beauty to the garden.
  9. The clouds drifted lazily across the sky, creating ever-changing patterns.
  10. The snow fell softly, covering the ground in a pristine blanket.

FAQs About the word inflection

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function, the patterns of stress and intonation in a languag

turn, angle, curve,curvature, bend, slope, arc,arch, twist, corner

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The road winds down the mountain, curling and twisting.

The children's laughter echoed through the halls, filling the air with joy.

The leaves shimmered in the sunlight, casting dappled shadows below.

The birds sang sweetly, their melodies carrying through the trees.