Definitions

1. noun

a change in the form of a word to indicate grammatical function, such as the change from the singular to the plural form, or the change from the simple past to the past perfect tense.

“The poet’s use of inflection in the poem added depth and emotion to the words.”

2. noun

a turning point or a change in direction in a process or a situation.

“The inflection of the company’s fortunes was marked by a major investment in research and development.”

3. verb

to change the form of a word to indicate grammatical function.

“The grammar book showed how to inflect verbs to form different tenses.”

4. verb

to cause a change in direction or a turning point in a process or a situation.

“The new policy will inflect the company’s course of action and lead to significant changes.”

5. noun

a point at which a curve or a surface changes from concave to convex or vice versa.

“The mathematician studied the inflection points of the curve to determine its properties.”