Tone
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A specific pitch. (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second. (in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody. The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice. The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese. The manner in which speech or writing is expressed. The shade or quality of a colour. The definition and firmness of a muscle or organ. see also: tonus The state of a living body or of any of its organs or parts in which the functions are healthy and performed with due vigor. Normal tension or responsiveness to stimuli.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give a particular tone to to change the colour of to make (something) firmer to harmonize, especially in colour
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.