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Derivational vs Inflection - What's the difference?

derivational | inflection |

As an adjective derivational

is of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.

As a noun inflection is

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

derivational

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.

    • Anagrams

    *

    inflection

    English

    (wikipedia inflection)

    Alternative forms

    * inflexion

    Noun

  • (grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.
    • an inflection for gender, number, or tense
  • A change in pitch or tone of voice.
  • (mathematics) A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.
  • A turning away from a straight course.
  • (optometry) diffraction

    • Synonyms

    * flection * flexion

    Hyponyms

    * (grammar) conjugation * (grammar) declension

    Related terms

    * inflect * inflected