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Inflection

Definition

A change in the form of a word, especially a verb, to show tense, mood, voice, person, or number, or a change in the pitch or tone of a word to show its grammatical function or to convey a particular meaning or attitude.

Example Sentences

1The inflection of the verb 'to be' in the present tense is complex, with different forms for each person and number.
2What is the inflection of the word 'run' in the past perfect tense?
3The poet's use of inflection added a layer of meaning to the poem that was not immediately apparent.
4In many languages, the inflection of a word can completely change its meaning.
5The linguist studied the inflection patterns of the ancient language to better understand its grammar and syntax.

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