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inflect

Inflect (verb) means to cause to curve inwards.

verb
1
To cause to curve inwards.
2
To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing.
3
To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
4
To be varied in the form to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
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Etymology

From Latin īnflectō, from in- (“in”) + flectō (“to bend”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of inflect?

"inflect" (verb) means to cause to curve inwards.

What are the different meanings of inflect?

"inflect" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause to curve inwards; 2. To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing; 3. To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.

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