n. [ L. inflexio : cf. F. inflexion. See Inflect. ] [ Written also inflecxion. ] 1. The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A slide, modulation, or accent of the voice; as, the rising and the falling inflection. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. (Gram.) The variation or change which words undergo to mark case, gender, number, comparison, tense, person, mood, voice, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. (Mus.) (a) Any change or modification in the pitch or tone of the voice. (b) A departure from the monotone, or reciting note, in chanting. [ 1913 Webster ] 6. (Opt.) Same as Diffraction. [ 1913 Webster ]
Point of inflection (Geom.), the point on opposite sides of which a curve bends in contrary ways. [ 1913 Webster ]
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