Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inflexion
Noun
/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
Definition
Inflexion is the modification of a word to express different grammatical features, such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and case.
Examples
- In English, the inflexion of a verb can indicate whether it is in the past, present, or future tense.
- Some languages rely heavily on inflexion, making it crucial for sentence structure.
Meaning
It refers to the change in the form of a word to convey different meanings or grammatical functions.
Synonyms
- Inflection
- Morpheme change
- Grammatical modification
