1. changes the form of a word to express different grammatical functions such as tense, number, or case
Usage: grammar; linguistics
2. changes the pitch or tone of one’s voice

Examples

• The verb ‘run’ inflects to ‘runs’ in the third person singular.
• Spanish inflects nouns for both number and gender.
• She inflects her voice to show surprise.
• The teacher explained how English inflects verbs differently than Latin.
• His voice inflects upward at the end of questions.
• The language inflects adjectives to agree with nouns.
• She inflects her tone when reading dialogue aloud.