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inflective

/ɪnˈflɛktɪv/

Translations

inflectivenoun

inflectives

/ɪnˈflɛktɪv/

Technical linguistic term referring to an inflected form or element.

Synonyms

inflectional variant

inflectional ending

inflectional affix

inflectional morpheme

inflectional form

inflected form

inflectiveadjective

more inflective

Comp.

most inflective

Super.

/ɪnˈflɛktɪv/

The inflective nature of the language allows for a wide range of expressions.

Изменяемый характер языка позволяет использовать широкий спектр выражений.

Synonyms

inflectivenoun

A word form or morphological element that expresses grammatical inflection; an inflection.

The –s in "dogs" is an inflective marking the plural.

inflectiveadjective

Capable of being inflected or having inflection, especially in terms of grammar where words change form to express different grammatical functions.

In many languages, verbs are inflective, changing form to indicate tense, mood, or aspect.