inflection

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изменение формы слова, обычно путем добавления суффикса, для указания грамматической функции, такой как время, наклонение, лицо, число, падеж или род.esSustantivo 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.frModification de la forme d'un mot, généralement par l'ajout d'un affixe, pour indiquer sa fonction grammaticale comme le temps, le mode, la personne, le nombre, le cas ou le genre. Peut aussi désigner une variation de la hauteur de la voix ou une déviation d'une courbe.deSubstantiv, das die Änderung der Form eines Wortes bezeichnet, meist durch Anhängen eines Suffixes, um grammatische Funktionen wie Zeit, Modus, Person, Numerus, Kasus oder Genus anzuzeigen. Auch die Gesamtheit der Formen eines Wortes.ptSubstantivo que designa a mudança de forma de uma palavra, geralmente pelo acréscimo de sufixos ou desinências, para indicar funções gramaticais como tempo, modo, pessoa, número, caso ou gênero. Em sentido mais amplo, pode referir-se à flexão (nominal ou verbal) ou, na fonética, à variação de tom ou entonação da voz.zh指词形的变化，通常通过添加词缀（如后缀）来标示语法功能，如时态、语态、人称、数、格或性。也泛指语调的抑扬变化或事物的转折点。arاسم يدل على تغيير صيغة الكلمة، عادة بإضافة سابقة أو لاحقة أو تغيير حركاتها، للدلالة على وظيفة نحوية مثل الزمن أو الصيغة أو الشخص أو العدد أو الحالة أو الجنس. ويشمل أيضًا تغيير نغمة الصوت أو انحناء منحناه.

1. Grammatical change in word form B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСловоизменениеesFlexión gramaticalfrFlexion grammaticaledeFlexionptFlexãozh词形变化arتصريف

   Synonymes: inflexion

2. Patterns of stress and intonation B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМодели ударения и интонацииesentonaciónfrProsodiedeMuster von Betonung und IntonationptPadrões de acento e entonaçãozh语调模式arأنماط النبر والتنغيم

   Synonymes: cadenceintonationmodulationprosodytonality

3. Deviation from a straight path C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзгибesCurva o desviación de una trayectoria rectafrInflexion (courbure)deBiegungptCurvaturazh弯曲arانحراف عن المسار المستقيم

   Synonymes: bendcurvaturecurvedeflectiondeviationflexureturn

   Antonymes: directnessstraightness

4. Modulation of the voice B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИнтонацияesModulación de la vozfrModulation de la voixdeStimmmodulationptEntonaçãozh语调arنبرة الصوت

   Synonymes: accentcadencedeliveryemphasisintonationmodulationpitchstresstone

• inflections plural form
• inflections' possessive plural form
• inflection's possessive singular form