inflection in Portuguese

inflection in Portuguese is flexão, entonação, inflexão — inflection means the linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.

inflection in Portuguese

flexão

noun

(grammar, uncountable) The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.

entonação

noun

A change in pitch or tone of voice.

inflexão

noun

A change in pitch or tone of voice.

inflexão

noun

(mathematics) A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.

desvio

noun

A turning away from a straight course.

inflexão

noun

A turning away from a straight course.

What does "inflection" mean?

noun The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.
noun Any specific type of morphological variation, which applies to a given class of terms.
noun An affix representing a given variation.
noun Any specific morphological form of a particular term, such as the principal parts for any given stem; any of the declined or conjugated forms that constitute its declension or conjugation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "inflection" in Portuguese?

"inflection" in Portuguese is flexão, entonação, inflexão. inflection means: The linguistic phenomenon of morphological variation, whereby terms take a number of distinct forms in order to express different grammatical features.

Are there other ways to say "inflection" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "inflection": flexão, entonação, inflexão, desvio.

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