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inflexion

The correct spelling is inflexion.

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noun

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The correct spelling is inflexion. (grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function. For example: "an inflection for gender, number, or tense"

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an inflection for gender, number, or tense

Definition

noun

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

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