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- [in-flek-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈflɛk ʃən/
- /ɪnˈflek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-flek-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈflɛk ʃən/
Definitions of inflexion word
- noun inflexion modulation of the voice; change in pitch or tone of voice. 1
- noun inflexion Also, flection. Grammar. the process or device of adding affixes to or changing the shape of a base to give it a different syntactic function without changing its form class. the paradigm of a word. a single pattern of formation of a paradigm: noun inflection; verb inflection. the change in the shape of a word, generally by affixation, by means of which a change of meaning or relationship to some other word or group of words is indicated. the affix added to produce this change, as the -s in dogs or the -ed in played. the systematic description of such processes in a given language, as in serves from serve, sings from sing, and harder from hard (contrasted with derivation). 1
- noun inflexion a bend or angle. 1
- noun inflexion Mathematics. a change of curvature from convex to concave or vice versa. 1
- noun inflexion Alternative spelling of inflection. 1
- abbreviation INFLEXION inflection 0
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Origin of inflexion
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; variant spelling of inflexion < Latin inflexiōn- (stem of inflexiō) a bending. See inflect, -ion
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Parts of speech for Inflexion
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preposition
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inflexion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inflexion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inflexion
noun inflexion
- modulation — the act of modulating.
- nuance — a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
- variation — the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation.
- variety — the state of being varied or diversified: to give variety to a diet.
- shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
Antonyms for inflexion
noun inflexion
- monotone — a vocal utterance or series of speech sounds in one unvaried tone.
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