Inflection
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
Framework senses
- §1
- the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
- §2
- a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
- §3
- deviation from a straight or normal course
- §4
- a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function