inflected

IPA/ɪnˈflektɪd/
KK[ˌɪnflˈɛktəd]IPA/ɪnˈflektɪd/

inflected — adjective

  • inflectedpositive
  • more inflectedcomparative
  • most inflectedsuperlative

1. used for a word form whose ending or spelling changes to show grammar such as te

1.形容詞C2
釋義

used for a word form whose ending or spelling changes to show grammar such as tense, number, person, or case.

例句

Students learned that 'went' is an inflected form of 'go'.

collocation: inflected form of [word]

The chart showed how each inflected noun ending matched a case.

collocation: inflected noun ending

同義詞
  • conjugated

    used mainly for verb forms, not for every kind of word

  • declined

    used mainly for noun, adjective, or pronoun forms showing case

  • marked

    broader linguistics term; does not always imply a change in word form

反義詞
  • uninflected

    does not change form to show grammar

  • base

    refers to the dictionary form before endings are added

文法句型

inflected form

inflected ending

inflected language

用法筆記

Mostly used in linguistics and grammar teaching. It describes forms or languages where words change shape to mark grammar, not words that only change meaning from context or word order.

2. slightly altered so that another feeling, idea, or style can be noticed in it.

2.形容詞C2
釋義

slightly altered so that another feeling, idea, or style can be noticed in it.

例句

Emily's polite reply was inflected by a hint of anger.

pattern: be inflected by + feeling

The mayor's speech was inflected by relief after the storm passed.

pattern: be inflected by + emotion

同義詞
  • tinged

    more common in everyday English for a slight emotional or visual colouring

  • colored

    broader and less formal; can refer to opinion or style

  • shaded

    often suggests a subtle emotional tone in writing or speech

反義詞
  • neutral

    shows no clear emotional or stylistic colouring

  • plain

    emphasizes a lack of decorative or emotional effect

文法句型

be inflected by + emotion

be inflected by + style

feel inflected by + memory

用法筆記

Usually appears with abstract nouns after 'by', especially feelings, memory, politics, or style. It suggests a light colouring of tone rather than a complete change of identity.