noun a change in the form of a word that reflects a grammatical function or attribute, such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender
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In linguistics, inflection refers to the modification of a word to express different grammatical categories such as tense, mood, aspect, number, gender, and case.
In language learning, understanding inflection is crucial for mastering the grammar and syntax of a language.
In grammar, inflection is the process of adding affixes or changing the form of a word to indicate different grammatical categories.
In morphology, inflection is the modification of a root word to express different grammatical meanings.
In computational linguistics, inflection plays a role in natural language processing tasks such as text analysis and machine translation.
In writing, inflection is used to convey the tone and emotion of a character's dialogue, as well as to indicate the mood of the overall piece.
Psychologists may use inflection in their voice to convey empathy, understanding, or authority when speaking with clients.
Actors use inflection to bring their characters to life and convey emotions such as joy, anger, sadness, and excitement.
Teachers use inflection to keep students engaged during lessons, emphasize important points, and create a dynamic and interesting learning environment.
Salespeople use inflection to build rapport with customers, emphasize the benefits of a product or service, and create a sense of urgency in their pitch.