inflexion
/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
noun
- A change in the form of a word (especially the ending) to express grammatical relationships such as tense, number, or case.
- Learning the inflexions of irregular verbs can be challenging for new speakers.
- The plural inflexion of 'child' is 'children', not 'childs'.
- In English, the suffix '-ed' is an inflexion that indicates past tense.
- A change in the pitch or tone of the voice; modulation.
- The actor used a slight inflexion to convey sarcasm.
- Her voice rose with an inflexion of surprise when she heard the news.
- A rising inflexion at the end of a sentence often indicates a question.
- A bend or curve in something, especially a line or surface.
- The spine has a natural inflexion that allows for movement.
- On the graph, the point of inflexion shows where the trend changes direction.
- The road had a sharp inflexion just before the bridge.