inflected; inflecting; inflects
1
: to vary (a word) by inflection : decline, conjugate
2
: to change or vary the pitch of
inflect one's voice
3
: to affect or alter noticeably : influence
an approach inflected by feminism
4
: to turn from a direct line or course : curve
: to become modified by inflection
Examples of inflect in a Sentence
Most nouns in English are inflected for plural use by adding “-s” or “-es.”
Most nouns in English inflect for plural use by adding “-s” or “-es.”
Most adjectives in English do not inflect for gender or number.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
The underlying fruits are tropical inflected in this blend of Rhone grapes, and there’s a creamy aspect before leading to the clean, lively.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Here even the simplest daily routines are inflected with loss.
—Sophie Neiman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024
Recognizing the Signs Spotting an administrative narcissists early is crucial to stop the chaos and harm this individual inflects in the workplace.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Inflect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflect. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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inflect
verb
in·flect
in-ˈflekt 
1
: to change a word by inflection
2
: to change the pitch of the voice
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