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inflei

[iɲ'flɛj]
nounmasculinepl: infleis
inflection; bending; curve
1. The action or result of bending or curving something
The inflei of the branch under the weight of snow was gradual.
O inflei do ramo sob o peso da neve foi gradual.
2. A change in the form of a word to indicate grammatical function
Portuguese noun inflei includes gender and number changes.
O inflei do nome em português inclui mudanças de gênero e número.
3. Modulation or variation in tone or pitch of voice
The speaker used inflei in her voice to emphasize key points.
A oradora usou inflei na voz para enfatizar pontos-chave.
Synonyms
flexãocurvaturamodulação
Antonyms
rigidezretidão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inflei
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
inflexão
More commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

inflei de voz
inflei gramatical
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