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Inflection

🔄 Synonyms of "Inflection"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
bendnoun	(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
prosodynoun	(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
flexverb	(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy.
flectionnoun	Alternative spelling of flexion. [The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.]
flexionnoun	The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
inflexionnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of inflection. [(grammar, uncountable) The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.]
bendingnoun	Capable of being bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Inflection"

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Word	Definition
inflexionnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of inflection. [(grammar, uncountable) The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.]
prosodynoun	(linguistics) The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
flectionnoun	Alternative spelling of flexion. [The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.]
flexnoun	(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy.
flexionnoun	The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
bendnoun	A curve.
bendingnoun	A motion or action that bends.
tippingnoun	The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
turningnoun	The act of one who turns (rotates or twists).
tonenoun	(music) A specific pitch.
terminationnoun	The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.
stressnoun	(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
intonationnoun	(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
modulationnoun	(music) (uncountable) Variation of the intensity, pitch, and tone of the sound of a musical instrument or voice; inflection; (countable) an instance of this.
tonalitynoun	(music) The system of seven tones built on a tonic key; the 24 major and minor scales.
pitchnoun	A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap.
accentnoun	(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
cadencenoun	Balanced, rhythmic flow.
curvenoun	A gentle bend, such as in a road.
modificationnoun	The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.