Synonyms of INFLECTIONS

noun

1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

   • INFLECTION15
   • INFLEXION19

2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language

   • PROSODY13
   • INFLECTION15

3. deviation from a straight or normal course

   • INFLECTION15
   • FLECTION13
   • FLEXION17

4. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

   • MODULATION13
   • INFLECTION15