Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inflection

noun
/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
Definition
Inflection is the change in the form of a word to express different grammatical categories.
Examples
  • The word ‘walks’ is an inflection of the base word ‘walk’.
  • In Spanish, verb inflections indicate the subject performing the action.
  • Inflections can change the meaning of a word significantly.
Meaning
It refers to the modifications made to words to convey variations in tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and case.
Synonyms
  • conjugation
  • variation
  • modification