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Definition of Inflect
1. Verb. Change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language.
Generic synonyms: Modify
Specialized synonyms: Compare, Decline, Conjugate, Pluralise, Pluralize
Derivative terms: Inflection, Inflexion
Specialized synonyms: Compare, Decline, Conjugate, Pluralise, Pluralize
Derivative terms: Inflection, Inflexion
2. Verb. Vary the pitch of one's speech.
Exact synonyms: Modulate, Tone
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Inflection, Inflection, Modulation, Modulation, Tone, Tone
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Inflection, Inflection, Modulation, Modulation, Tone, Tone
Definition of Inflect
1. v. t. To turn from a direct line or course; to bend; to incline, to deflect; to curve; to bow.
Definition of Inflect
1. Verb. (transitive) To cause to curve inwards. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive music) To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inflect
1. to bend [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: bend
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inflect
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