inflection meaning and definition

INFLECTION noun

Definition of inflection (noun)

1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
   • synonyms: inflexion
2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
   • synonyms: prosody
3. deviation from a straight or normal course
   • synonyms: flection, flexion
4. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
   • synonyms: modulation