inflected Meaning & Definition
What Does Inflected Mean?
Inflected is used as an adjective meaning Deviating from a straight line. It can also mean Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word). As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of inflect. As a verb, it means To cause to curve inwards.
Inflected: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | synthetic, derivative and finite |
| Antonyms | uninflected |
| Comparative / superlative | more inflected, most inflected |
Inflected Definition (Adjective)
- Deviating from a straight line.
- Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).
- Having inflected word forms; fusional.
(An inflected language is one in which words change form when their function changes.)
- bent or curved inward or downward
Inflected as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of inflect
Verb
- To cause to curve inwards.
- To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing.
The actress has a great skill of being able to inflect her voice to any situation.
- (grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
- (grammar, of a word) To be varied in the form to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
In Latin, adjectives and nouns inflect a lot, but inflection is minimally found in Modern English.
- To influence in style.
No other poet has inflected me in style as much as Milton.
Adjective
- (grammar) Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).
Synonyms of Inflected
Inflected synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inflected
Inflected in a Sentence
(An inflected language is one in which words change form when their function changes.)
The actress has a great skill of being able to inflect her voice to any situation.
In Latin, adjectives and nouns inflect a lot, but inflection is minimally found in Modern English.
No other poet has inflected me in style as much as Milton.
Word Forms & Grammar
inflected (comparative more inflected, superlative most inflected)
inflected
Words That Rhyme With Inflected
Frequently Asked Questions About Inflected
Is inflected an adjective or a verb?
Inflected is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for inflected?
Close synonyms of inflected are synthetic, derivative and finite. See the full list of inflected synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of inflected?
The opposite of inflected is uninflected.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of inflected?
The comparative form is more inflected and the superlative form is most inflected.