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Inflected

Verb / ˌɪˈnflektʌd / Another word for inflected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inflected means to change the form of a word to show a different tense, number, or case. It can also mean to affect or influence something or someone in a certain way.

Synonyms & similar words

modulate uninflected inflect tone conjugated modified altered adjusted adapted transformed varied diversified changed mutated affected influenced touched shaped molded guided directed controlled regulated modulated

Example sentences

  1. She inflected her voice to sound happy.
  2. The verb 'to be' has many inflected forms.
  3. He inflected his speech to sound like a native speaker.
  4. The teacher taught the students how to inflect adjectives.
  5. The musician inflected the song with emotion.

Quotes

  • The inflection of tones that men use in conversation is capable of conveying the subtlest meaning.
  • Language is not simply a reporting device for experience but a defining framework for it.
  • The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.

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