inflection
/ɪnflˈɛkʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
Noun
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
Noun
deviation from a straight or normal course
Noun
a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified