/ɪnˈflɛktɪv/ ihn-flek-tiv

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having the power of inflection; being an inflection

“The inflective properties of the language allowed for a wide range of grammatical expressions.”

2. adjective

of or relating to a morphological category that shows variation in form

“The inflective forms of the verb indicated a change in tense.”

3. noun

a language or linguistic feature that shows inflection

“The inflective system of the language was highly complex.”