inflection point
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of inflection point
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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That creates something of an inflection point for markets as they prepare to digest the three major AI listings over the summer months.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“The memory trade is alive and well,” and investors are at an inflection point where they need to decide if dynamics within the cyclical industry have changed for good, said Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“The inflection point for India is a few quarters away,” Pasupuleti sums up.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
It is too soon to say that the biggest war in Europe since World War II has reached an inflection point, many analysts warn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
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