(Inflection (inflexion / inflect / inflects / inflected)) The way words can change their form to show, for example, that they are singular or plural (e.g. table becomes tables) and to indicate tense (e.g. change becomes changes/ changed/ changing) or possession (The cat's whiskers).… Found on http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/grammar/main_files/definitionsa-m.htm
inflection, inflexion 1. Deviation from a straight or normal course. 2. To change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function. 3. The patterns of stress and intonation in a language. 4. Modulation of the voice; change in pitch or tone of voice. 5. The process or device of adding affixes to ... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/835/2