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inflection

/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.

Examples :

"an inflection for gender, number, or tense"
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Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration optometrist

optometrist noun

/ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/

A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

"My daughter is having trouble seeing the board at school, so I made an appointment with the optometrist to check her vision. "

Illustration grammatical

grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

Illustration function

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

Illustration reflects

reflects verb

/rɪˈflɛkts/ /riˈflɛkts/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

Illustration initially

initially adverb

/ɪˈnɪʃli/

At the beginning.

"Initially, I thought the math problem was difficult, but then I found the solution. "

Illustration diffraction

diffraction noun

/dɪˈfɹækʃən/

The bending of a wave around an obstacle.

"The diffraction of light through a prism creates a rainbow. "

Illustration optometry

optometry noun

/ɑpˈtɑmətri/ /ɔpˈtɑmətri/

The art and science of vision and eye care.

"My daughter is studying optometry at the university to become an eye doctor. "

Illustration steadily

steadily adverb

/ˈstɛdɪli/

In a steady manner.

"The rain fell steadily throughout the night. "

Illustration curvature

curvature noun

/ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/

The shape of something curved.

"The artist used the curvature of the branch to make a beautiful handle for the walking stick. "

Illustration downward

downward adjective

/ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/

Moving, sloping or oriented downward.

"He spoke with a downward glance."

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "