inflection

• Sustantivo que designa la modificación de la forma de una palabra, generalmente añadiendo un sufijo, para indicar su función gramatical, como tiempo, modo, persona, número, caso o género.

A noun referring to a change in the form of a word, typically by adding a suffix, to indicate a grammatical function such as tense, mood, person, number, case, or gender.

1. Grammatical change in word formB2formal

   A modification of a word (typically by adding an affix) to express grammatical features such as tense, mood, person, number, case, or gender.

   Flexión gramatical

   • In English, the verb 'walk' shows inflection for past tense as 'walked'.
   • Latin nouns have many inflections to indicate their case.
   • The inflection of adjectives in German depends on the gender of the noun.

   Sinónimosinflexion

2. Patterns of stress and intonationB2formal

   The system of pitch, stress, and rhythm patterns in a spoken language that can affect meaning or emotion.

   entonación

   • Rising inflection at the end of a sentence often indicates a question.
   • Her inflection made the statement sound sarcastic.
   • Learning the correct inflection is crucial for sounding natural in a new language.

   Sinónimoscadenceintonationmodulationprosodytonality

3. Deviation from a straight pathC1formal

   A curve or bend in a line, surface, or path; a departure from a direct or straight course.

   Curva o desviación de una trayectoria recta

   • The road takes a sharp inflection to the left.
   • The graph shows an inflection point where the curve changes direction.
   • The river's inflection created a natural boundary.

   Sinónimosbendcurvaturecurvedeflectiondeviationflexureturn

   Antónimosdirectnessstraightness

4. Modulation of the voiceB2formal

   A change in the pitch, tone, or loudness of the voice while speaking, often used to convey emotion or emphasis.

   Modulación de la voz

   • He spoke with a gentle inflection that calmed everyone.
   • Her voice had a questioning inflection at the end of the sentence.
   • The actor used a dramatic inflection to express anger.

   Sinónimosaccentcadencedeliveryemphasisintonationmodulationpitchstresstone