What is another word for inflexion?

Pronunciation: [ɪnflˈɛkʃən] (IPA)

Inflexion is a word that can have many similar or equivalent terms. These synonyms can include words such as intonation, modulation, inflection, variation, alteration, shift, and change. All these words describe the changes or modifications that can occur in pitch or tone while speaking or in overall perspective or outlook. Inflexion is usually used in the context of a language, whereas other words may be used for different subjects. With many synonyms, it is possible to replace inflexion with a different term depending on the context, and this can add variety and vibrancy to writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Inflexion?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Inflexion

I shall invert these changes, using the newer form of inflexion, and the modern spelling: with no other variation whatever.
"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II)"
Augustus de Morgan
"All right," he replied, "I will send over the first thing to-morrow morning;" and from the inflexion of his mother's voice, Jim gathered that his programme for the morrow had, at all events, not met altogether with her approval.
"Belles and Ringers"
Hawley Smart
It may have been some slight inflexion of the voice that prompted the deduction; but certain it was that as Pansey Cottrell heard that commonplace little speech, he muttered to himself, "The lady is beginning to take things in earnest, whatever Beauchamp may be."
"Belles and Ringers"
Hawley Smart

Famous quotes with Inflexion

  • Myth is neither a lie nor a confession: it is an inflexion.
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