Thesaurus results for INFLECTION

inflection

noun

in-ˈflek-shən

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 on the Web Each of the original Willy Wonka stars will make the role their own, playing versions of their adult selves with inflections of their Wonka characters. —

John Russell, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 In the meantime, the researchers are adding bells and whistles to Harrell’s device, such as prosody—inflections in pitch and rhythm—and the ability to sing. —

Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2024 One clip demonstrates the chatbot’s ability to correct the pronunciation of French words, giving specific pointers on adjusting inflection. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2024 Goldman Sachs noted that the historic inflection date, the date when the S & P 500 starts seeing more down days, is July 17, with a peak in September, but not really flipping until the end of October. —

Bob Pisani, CNBC, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflection

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