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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"
Usage Examples
“an inflection for gender, number, or tense”
Definition
noun
- 1.(grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.
- 2.A change in pitch or tone of voice.
- 3.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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