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Meaning and definition for "inflection" word

[noun] the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
[noun] a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
[noun] deviation from a straight or normal course
[noun] a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
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\In*flec"tion\, n. [L. inflexio : cf. F. inflexion. See {Inflect}.] [Written also {inflecxion}.] 1. The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected. 2. A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist. 3. A slide, modulation, or accent of the voice; as, the rising and the falling inflection. 4. (Gram.) The variation or change which words undergo to mark case, gender, number, comparison, tense, person, mood, voice, etc. 5. (Mus.)
(a) Any change or modification in the pitch or tone of the voice.
(b) A departure from the monotone, or reciting note, in chanting. 6. (Opt.) Same as {Diffraction}. {Point of inflection} (Geom.), the point on opposite sides of which a curve bends in contrary ways.

Synonyms for inflection

flection, flexion, inflexion, prosody

See also: accent | caesura | conjugation | declension | delivery | departure | deviation | difference | divergence | emphasis | enjambement | enjambment | grammatical relation | intonation | manner of speaking | modulation | paradigm | pitch contour | rhythm | speech | speech rhythm | stress |

Related terms: bend, bound morpheme, bow, conjugation, cutting, enunciation, formative, geanticline, hairpin turn, IC analysis, intonation, meander, morph, morphemic analysis, morphemics, oxbow, paradigm, pronunciation, speech tune, suffix, tone of voice, zigzag

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Let's analyse "inflection" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCELFNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: inflection: 9 + 5 + 9 + 6 = 29, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: inflection: 9 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 53, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (2) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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