inflection point

[in-flek-shuhn point]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Also called point of inflection.��Also called flex point.��Mathematics.��a point on a curve at which the curvature changes from convex to concave or vice versa.
a point at which a major or decisive change takes place; critical point.
We’re at an inflection point where we’ll see the technology move forward at a much faster pace.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inflection point¹

First recorded in 1715–25

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But also clear that it was a call to action in a historic inflection point.

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If Trump launches mass deportations that feature militarized internment camps for undocumented immigrants in this country, that will also be another inflection point.

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Chirag Dekate, a VP analyst at Gartner, said the announcement reflected an “inflection point” in the tech industry, where future products and services will offer users more personalized and proactive assistance.

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"This could either signal a de-escalation or an escalation - both possibilities are on the table. We're at an inflection point; the direction we take from here is uncertain."

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And after years of struggles, workers say the industry is at an inflection point.

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