inflected; inflecting; inflects
Definition of inflect
1
: to vary (a word) by inflection : decline, conjugate
2
: to change or vary the pitch of
inflect one's voice
3
: to affect or alter noticeably : influence
an approach inflected by feminism
4
: to turn from a direct line or course : curve
: to become modified by inflection
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Time Traveler for inflect
The first known use of inflect was in the 15th century
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