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

2. (noun) prosody, inflection
the patterns of stress and intonation in a language

3. (noun) inflection, flection, flexion
deviation from a straight or normal course

4. (noun) modulation, inflection
a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

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