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inflection
Noun
  • A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function. grammar
  • A change in pitch or tone of voice.
  • A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave. mathematics
  • A turning away from a straight course.
  • diffraction optometry