Norwegian Meaning of inflection

bøyning

Other Norwegian words related to bøyning

Definitions and Meaning of inflection in English

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.

FAQs About the word inflection

bøyning

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

vinkel,Bøy,krumning,kurve,tur,Bue,Bue,bue,hjørne,svindler

No antonyms found.

inflecting => bøyelig, inflected => bøyd, inflect => bøye, inflatus => oppblåst, inflator => Oppumping,