inflection
(in-flec-tion)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a change in the form of a word to express different grammatical features.
Example Sentence
The inflection of his voice told me he was lying.
More Example Sentences
Inflection helps show tense or number.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
inflection
Rhymes
- flexion
- section
- advection
- affection
- collection
- complexion
- confection
- connection
- convection
- correction
- defection
- detection
- direction
- dissection
- ejection
- election
- erection
- infection
- inflection
- injection
- inspection
- objection
- perfection
- projection
- protection
- reflection
- rejection
- selection
- circumspection
- disaffection
- disconnection
- disinfection
- imperfection
- insurrection
- interjection
- intersection
- introspection
- predilection
- preelection
- recollection
- redirection
- reelection
- reinspection
- resurrection
- interconnection
- overprotection