inflectional
|in-flec-tion-al|
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/ɪnˈflɛkʃənəl/
relating to grammatical changes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inflectional' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inflectere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'flectere' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'inflectere' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'inflectionalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflectional.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to inflection in grammar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by inflection, especially in grammar.
The inflectional endings in English verbs indicate tense.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45