inflection

/ˌɪnflˈɛkʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
3. deviation from a straight or normal course
4. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

Synonyms for inflection

• inflexion
• prosody
• flection
• flexion
• modulation

Words that rhyme with inflection

• section
• projection
• connection
• direction
• reflection
• correction
• infection
• protection
• complexion
• connexion
• intersection
• deflection
• selection
• collection
• detection
• election
• objection
• rejection
• confection
• disconnection
• dissection
• erection
• flexion
• injection
• perfection
• recollection
• circumspection
• convection
• defection
• disaffection