Thesaurus results for INFLECTION

inflection

noun

in-ˈflek-shən

Definition of inflection

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved the inflection of the river is even more obvious when viewed from the summit of the nearby mountain

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Recent Examples of inflection Two characters who were stressed about keeping a secret had vocal inflections that could only be described as banal. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026 Practicing in the mirror, what does your voice inflection look like? — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Here, Jay seemed aggrieved, almost overly intense, demonstrative with his body language and vocal inflection. — Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026 David’s inflection on the lines genuinely surprised Jack and changed his understanding of the character. — Joel Wilson, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflection

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The famed physicist’s revolutionary general theory of relativity debuted in 1915, positing that gravity can be understood as objects falling along the curvature of spacetime.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
The large 55-inch display gives you plenty of screen real estate, and the 1000R curvature wraps around your eyes for unparalleled immersion.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Definition of curvature

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Coordinated inquiry across pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers was especially important in compressing the learning curve.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Armani’s Rondevù armchair and Rondevù vis à vis bench are defined by their fluid curves and soft, inviting cushions.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

This helps ensure the liner follows your actual eye shape instead of an angle that only works when your lid is closed.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
The already wire-thin line between mother and owner threatens to snap as the saga rages on, and still, Corsini calmly invites you to circle his story’s chaotic cage from every possible angle.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of angle

Noun

Simmons has terrific length (despite barely being 6-3), along with excellent bend and sink — a truly terrifying blend for offensive tackles.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Aboard a small, design‑forward river ship, the journey becomes a moving gallery—champagne in hand—where each bend of the river reveals a new composition.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of bend

Noun

That was an emotional accomplishment because Harvick was thrust into that seat after the great Dale Earnhart was killed in a crash in the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Some neighbors strategically placed cones to ensure school buses can still pass through and make tight turns, though drivers sometimes move them.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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