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

The chip maker looks to be approaching an inflection point, after years of stock underperformance and heavy investment.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A year ago, Kelly spoke about how AI usage was reaching an inflection point, with more daily usage and demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"It remains unclear whether this marks a genuine inflection point for further upside or simply a bear-market rally."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

UBS thinks Ramsay has reached an inflection point in its Australian business after several years of post-pandemic stagnation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Taken together, these developments suggest that 2026 could be the inflection point when tokenized equities shift from experimentation to infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026