Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
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
A1 She spoke with a noticeable inflection in her voice.
A2 The teacher explained how to use inflections in English to convey different meanings.
B1 Learning about inflections can help improve your pronunciation and understanding of a language.
B2 The actor's skilled use of inflection brought the character to life on stage.
C1 A deep understanding of inflection is crucial for mastering the nuances of a foreign language.
C2 The linguist analyzed the speaker's inflection patterns to uncover hidden meanings in the conversation.
verb not applicable
A1 She inflects her voice when talking to babies.
A2 The actor inflected his lines with emotion.
B1 It's important to inflect your tone in customer service interactions.
B2 The teacher inflected her speech to keep the students engaged.
C1 He inflected his pitch to convey different meanings in his presentation.
C2 The singer inflected her voice beautifully during the performance.
adjective relating to or characterized by inflection
A1 She spoke with an inflection that made it hard to understand her.
A2 The teacher used inflection in her voice to keep the students engaged.
B1 His inflection changed when he was telling a joke, making it even funnier.
B2 The actor's inflection was so convincing that the audience was moved to tears.
C1 The singer's inflection added depth and emotion to the song.
C2 The politician's inflection in his speech revealed his true intentions.
adverb not applicable
A1 She spoke with a slight inflection in her voice.
A2 The actor used inflection to convey different emotions in the scene.
B1 The teacher's inflection helped keep the students engaged during the lesson.
B2 His inflection changed when he realized he had made a mistake.
C1 The politician's inflection was carefully calculated to appeal to different audiences.
C2 The singer's inflection added depth and emotion to the song.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She noticed a change in his inflection when he spoke.
A2 The teacher explained how inflection can change the meaning of a sentence.
B1 The actor's inflection in his lines added depth to his performance.
B2 Understanding the inflection of a language is key to mastering its nuances.
C1 Her inflection in the presentation captivated the audience and kept them engaged.
C2 The singer's inflection in her voice conveyed raw emotion that moved the listeners.
preposition not applicable
A1 She spoke with a slight inflection in her voice.
A2 He couldn't understand the meaning of the sentence due to the inflection.
B1 The teacher used inflection to emphasize certain words in the sentence.
B2 The actor's inflection changed dramatically as he portrayed different characters.
C1 Her inflection revealed her true emotions despite her calm exterior.
C2 The singer's inflection added depth and emotion to the song.
conjunction not applicable
A1 She spoke with an inflection that made it sound like a question.
A2 His inflection changed when he was nervous, making his voice shaky.
B1 The teacher used inflection to emphasize key points in her lecture.
B2 In English, inflection can change the meaning of a sentence.
C1 His inflection was so subtle that it was difficult to detect any changes in tone.
C2 The actor's inflection was so powerful that it brought the audience to tears.
interjection not applicable
A1 Inflection! That's a new word I learned today.
A2 Wow, inflection can really change the meaning of a sentence.
B1 Inflection is important in conveying emotions in spoken language.
B2 I love how different languages use inflection to express different meanings.
C1 The actor's inflection in that scene was so powerful.
C2 Her inflection was so subtle yet conveyed so much emotion.
article not applicable
A1 She spoke with a noticeable inflection in her voice.
A2 The teacher explained how inflection can change the meaning of a sentence.
B1 Learning to use inflection correctly is an important aspect of language acquisition.
B2 The actor's inflection added depth to his performance.
C1 Her mastery of inflection allowed her to convey complex emotions through her speech.
C2 The linguist analyzed the inflection patterns of the local dialect.
formal The linguist studied the inflection patterns of the language.
informal She noticed a slight inflection in his voice when he spoke about his ex-girlfriend.
slang I can't stand her inflection, it's so annoying.
figurative The rise and fall of the stock market showed a positive inflection in the economy.
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