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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.

inflexion

IPA: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A variation in the form of a word to express different grammatical features, such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and case.

Example: Inflexion in language can change the meaning of a word depending on its grammatical context.

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.

infliction

IPA: /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of causing something unpleasant to happen to someone or something, often involving pain or suffering.

Example: The infliction of pain is sometimes necessary for medical treatment.

inflictive

IPA: /ɪnˈflɪktɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈflɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing harm or suffering to someone or something.

Example: The inflictive nature of the punishment made it difficult for the students to learn from their mistakes.

inflight

IPA: /ˈɪnˌflaɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈflaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that occurs or is happening during a flight, especially on an airplane.

Example: The inflight entertainment system offers a variety of movies and shows.

inflorescence

IPA: /ˌɪn.fləˈrɛs.əns/

KK: /ɪnˈflɔːrəsəns/

noun

Definition: A specific arrangement of flowers on a plant's stem, often forming a cluster or group.

Example: The inflorescence of the plant was vibrant and full of color during the spring.

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