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inflexion
  • n  a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
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infliction
  • n  the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
  • n  an act causing pain or damage
  • n  something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
    he's not a friend, he's an infliction
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infliximab
  • n  a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician
  • n  an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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inflorescence
  • n  the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
  • n  the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk
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influence
  • n  a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
    used her parents' influence to get the job
  • n  causing something without any direct or apparent effort
  • n  a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
    her wishes had a great influence on his thinking
  • n  the effect of one thing (or person) on another
    the influence of mechanical action
  • n  one having power to influence another
    she was the most important influence in my life
    he was a bad influence on the children
  • v  have and exert influence or effect
    The artist's work influenced the young painter
  • v  shape or influence; give direction to
  • v  induce into action by using one's charm
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influence peddler
  • n  someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)
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influential person
  • n  a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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infolding
  • n  the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
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infomercial
  • n  a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary
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informality
  • n  a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
  • n  freedom from constraint or embarrassment
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