inflection point

American  

[in-flek-shuhn point] / ɪnˈflɛk ʃən ˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of inflection point

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

CEO Edward Stack pointed to progress on the earnings call, saying the company remains focused “on delivering an inflection point in sales and profitability.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In sketching an outlook that might include either further cuts or a pivot to hikes, Waller joins a growing group of Fed officials who see the central bank’s policy stance at an inflection point.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In particular, small-cap earnings growth appears to have reached an inflection point in August 2025, according to Shiran.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Liani added that Akamai’s cloud infrastructure services, or CIS, segment is at an inflection point with “momentum supported by AI workloads and edge inference use cases.”

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“We are at an inflection point with AI, and the choices companies and regulators make now will shape how this technology impacts everyday people,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026