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

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inflection point

It's an inflection point, according to Priyanka Bhargav, who leads brand strategy at Flipkart.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

On the whole, this looks to be a positive inflection point in our political leadership, empowering a new generation of leaders advocating needed changes in the government’s relationship with its constituents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Almost every massive inflection point comes with one of these stories, but very few of these stories leads to a massive inflection point,” Hackett told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

In a memo to employees, McInerney said Visa has to continue evolving how it works as technology trends create “a once-in-lifetime inflection point in payments” that is changing how money moves around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The artificial intelligence boom has been roaring for a few years now, but a few key factors have made this summer a particular inflection point.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026