inflection
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
Noun

inflection

  1. (grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.
    an inflection for gender, number, or tense
  2. A change in pitch or tone of voice.
  3. (mathematics) A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.
  4. A turning away from a straight course.
  5. (optometry) diffraction
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