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inflection

noun

ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

Meaning

The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.

A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion

A change in the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking, which helps convey meaning and emotion.

His inflection kept the audience engaged.

Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly.

Her voice inflection conveyed deep emotion in the speech.

modulation, emphasis, variation, intonation, tone

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modulation, emphasis, variation

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modulation, emphasis, intonation

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intonation, modulation, tone

monotony, flatness, uniformity, monotone, unvaried pitch

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monotony, flatness, uniformity

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monotony, flatness, uniformity

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monotone, flatness, unvaried pitch

a group of people who work together to achieve a common purpose

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or do...

A professional or skilled boxer.

rice grains that are still in their hulls; unhusked rice

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root