infliction/ɪnˈflɪkʃən/EtymologyFrom Latin īnflīctiōnem (“imposition”), from Latin īnflīctus, from in- + flīctus, past participle of īnflīgō (“to knock or strike against”), from in- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence in-). By surface analysis, inflict + -ion.infliction means the act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.nounThe act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.“"What an awful infliction for you, Max. You were always such an impulsive, reckless sort of fellow—never quiet. You must miss such a fearful lot."”