Difference between Flexion and Inflection

What is the difference between Flexion and Inflection?

Flexion as a noun is the act of bending a joint, esp. a bone joint. the counteraction of extension. while Inflection as a noun is a change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.

Flexion

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of bending a joint, esp. a bone joint. The counteraction of extension. The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.

Inflection

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.a change in pitch or tone of voice.a change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.a turning away from a straight course.

We hope you now know whether to use Flexion or Inflection in your sentence.

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