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INFLEXION

\ɪnflˈɛkʃən], \ɪnflˈɛkʃən], \ɪ_n_f_l_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of INFLEXION

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Same as INFLECTION.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

See Inflection.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of turning from a direct line or course; putting a word through all its changes of termination; the rise or fall of the voice in speaking.
Another spelling of inflection-see inflect.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A bending, especially a bending inward. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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