Inflection

Synonyms of inflection

• intonation
• cadence
• accentuation

Antonyms of inflection

• uniformity
• flatness
• monotone

Collocations of inflection

voice inflection

Frequency: 80 %

His voice inflection changed when he was telling a joke.

tone inflection

Frequency: 70 %

Her tone inflection indicated that she was not pleased with the situation.

emotional inflection

Frequency: 60 %

The actor's emotional inflection brought tears to the audience's eyes.

facial inflection

Frequency: 50 %

Her facial inflection showed that she was confused by the question.

musical inflection

Frequency: 40 %

The musician added a musical inflection to the song, making it more dynamic.

Idiomatic Expressions for inflection

• Phrase: without inflection
  Meaning: to speak in a monotone or flat manner without variation in pitch or tone
  Usage: The actor delivered his lines without inflection, making the performance seem dull and uninteresting.