1. plural of inflector; words or morphemes that change the form of a word to express grammatical relationships such as tense, number, or case
Usage: linguistics term; also called inflectional morphemes
2. devices or tools that bend, curve, or change the direction of something
Usage: technical or specialized use

Examples

• In English, -ed and -ing are common inflectors that modify verb forms.
• The suffix -s is an inflector that marks plural nouns.
• Linguists study how inflectors change word meanings and grammatical functions.
• The machine uses inflectors to redirect the flow of water through the pipes.
• Understanding inflectors is essential for learning grammar in any language.