3syllables
inflection
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inflection is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, inflection is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinflection
1noun
- (grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.
Example: "an inflection for gender, number, or tense"
- A change in pitch or tone of voice.
- A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.
- A turning away from a straight course.
- (optometry) diffraction
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