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Nonstandard inflection refers to the deviation from the expected or standard rules of inflection in a language. This can apply to a wide range of linguistic features, including verb conjugations, noun declensions, and adjective agreements. In systems with relatively simple or regular grammar, nonstandard inflection may manifest as irregularities or exceptions to the general rules.

One common example of nonstandard inflection can be found in English, a language known for its relatively simple grammar. Despite this, English contains a number of irregular verb conjugations, such as the verb "to be" (am, are, is, etc.). These exceptions to the standard verb conjugation patterns can be seen as nonstandard inflection.

Nonstandard inflection can also involve changes to the regular forms of words through processes such as analogy, where a word is adjusted to fit a pattern similar to other words in the language. This can result in brand new forms or variations of words. An example from the history of the English language is the substitution of "-e" in the third person singular of present tense verbs, as in "he goes" (go-e) for the original "he goth".