Inflection

/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts10 letters
Definition of Inflection

noun

  1. (grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.

    "an inflection for gender, number, or tense"

  2. A change in pitch or tone of voice.
  3. A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.
  4. A turning away from a straight course.
  5. (optometry) diffraction
Anagrams of Inflection

No exact anagrams found for "inflection". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "inflection" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Inflection"

Inflection is a 10-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Inflection" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "inflection" is a high-scoring word.