Basic Details
Word: Inflected
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Changing the form of a word to express different grammatical features, such as tense, mood, or number.
Synonyms: Altered, changed
Antonyms: Uninflected, unchanged
Idioms and Phrases
- Inflected with meaning: Used when someone or something has added significance or emotion. Example: "The speech was inflected with meaning, making everyone reflect on their choices."
- Inflected tone: Referring to a change in voice that adds emotion or emphasis. Example: "She spoke in an inflected tone that made the story even more captivating."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In English, the verb 'to be' is inflected to match the subject, such as 'am', 'is', and 'are.'
Example 2: Many languages have inflected forms that indicate whether a noun is singular or plural.
Example 3: The teacher explained how inflected words can change the meaning of a sentence in different contexts.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some languages, like Latin and Russian, have complex inflection systems that use different endings for nouns and verbs to express cases and tenses?
Famous Quote
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inflected" mean?
a) To stay the same
b) To change the form of a word
c) To disappear
d) To simplify
Answer: b) To change the form of a word
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inflected"?
a) Unchanged
b) Altered
c) Straight
d) Simple
Answer: b) Altered
3. Which word is an antonym of "inflected"?
a) Modified
b) Uninflected
c) Adapted
d) Specified
Answer: b) Uninflected
4. Which sentence uses "inflected" correctly?
a) The tree was inflected in the wind.
b) The toy inflected when you pressed the button.
c) In Spanish, verbs are often inflected to show who is doing the action.
d) He inflected his sandwich in the lunchbox.
Answer: c) In Spanish, verbs are often inflected to show who is doing the action.
5. Which idiom relates to "inflected"?
a) Inflected with meaning
b) As quiet as a mouse
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Inflected with meaning
