What does inflect mean?
To change the form of a word to indicate its grammatical function, such as changing 'go' to 'went' to indicate past tense. To bend or flex, especially in a way that is not straight.
Example
"The verb 'inflect' can be used to describe the way a sentence changes its form to indicate tense, as in 'The verb 'go' inflects to 'went' in the past tense.'"
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.