'Inflection' definitions:

Definition of 'inflection'

From: WordNet
noun
A change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function [syn: inflection, inflexion]
noun
The patterns of stress and intonation in a language [syn: prosody, inflection]
noun
Deviation from a straight or normal course [syn: inflection, flection, flexion]
noun
A manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified [syn: modulation, inflection]

Definition of 'Inflection'

From: GCIDE
  • Inflection \In*flec"tion\, n. [L. inflexio : cf. F. inflexion. See Inflect.] [Written also inflecxion.]
  • 1. The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A slide, modulation, or accent of the voice; as, the rising and the falling inflection. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Gram.) The variation or change which words undergo to mark case, gender, number, comparison, tense, person, mood, voice, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Mus.) (a) Any change or modification in the pitch or tone of the voice. (b) A departure from the monotone, or reciting note, in chanting. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. (Opt.) Same as Diffraction. [1913 Webster]
  • Point of inflection (Geom.), the point on opposite sides of which a curve bends in contrary ways. [1913 Webster]