Definitions

1. verb

to change the direction or course of something, especially a river or a stream

“The river began to inflect towards the north.”

2. verb

to bend or curve something, especially a part of the body

“She inflected her knee to avoid tripping.”

3. verb

to change the sound or pronunciation of a word, especially by altering its vowel or diphthong

“The word ‘knight’ inflects to ‘nacht’ in German.”

4. noun

the act of changing the direction or course of something

“The inflect of the river changed the surrounding landscape.”

5. noun

the act of bending or curving something

“The inflect of the branch caught her attention.”

6. noun

a change in the sound or pronunciation of a word

“The inflect of the word ‘knight’ in German is noticeable.”

7. noun

a point in a curve or a bend

“The inflect of the road made it difficult to drive.”