INFLECTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Inflections.
Inflections - as a noun
A change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inflexion19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grammatical relationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The patterns of stress and intonation in a language
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prosody13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delivery15manner of speakingspeech13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modulation13Example Sentences
"English has fewer inflections than Latin."
"She studied the different inflections of verbs in Spanish."
"The noun has distinct inflections for number and case."
"The inflections in Old English were more complex."
"The declensions in Latin determine noun inflections."
Word Game Points
Is INFLECTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inflections is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFLECTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is INFLECTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inflections is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFLECTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is INFLECTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inflections is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFLECTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
