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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

inflectable

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛktəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to change form or grammatical function, especially in terms of tense, case, or number.

Example: In some languages, nouns are inflectable to show different grammatical cases.

inflection

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A change in the form of a word to express different grammatical features, such as tense, mood, or number, often by adding prefixes or suffixes.

Example: In English, the word 'dogs' is an example of noun inflection, where 's' is added to indicate plural.

inflectionally

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛkʃənəli/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛkʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves changes in the form of a word to express different grammatical features.

Example: The word changes inflectionally to indicate tense and number.

inflective

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛktɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by inflection, which is the modification of a word to express different grammatical categories.

Example: In some languages, verbs are inflective, changing form to indicate tense or mood.

inflexibility

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛksɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛksəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unable to change or adapt; being rigid or stubborn.

Example: Her inflexibility in negotiations made it difficult to reach an agreement.

inflexible

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be changed or adjusted; stiff and unyielding in nature or attitude.

Example: The rules were inflexible, leaving no room for exceptions.

inflexibleness

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛksəblnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛksəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unable to change or adapt; a stubbornness that does not allow for flexibility or compromise.

Example: His inflexibleness made it difficult for him to work with others on the project.

inflexibly

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛksəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛksəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not change or bend; showing no willingness to change one's mind or position.

Example: She inflexibly refused to change her plans, no matter what anyone said.

inflict

IPA: /ɪnˈflɪkt/

KK: /ɪnˈflɪkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something unpleasant or painful to happen to someone or something.

Example: The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal towns.

inflicter

IPA: /ɪnˈflɪktər/

KK: /ɪnˈflɪktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes something to happen, especially something unpleasant or harmful.

Example: The inflicter of the punishment was not known to the students.

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