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

Late last year, Anthropic warned that society has reached an “inflection point” in AI use in cybersecurity after disrupting what the company said was a Chinese state-sponsored espionage campaign that used Claude to infiltrate 30 global targets, including financial institutions and government agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

The strike marks a dangerous inflection point in the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Regardless of price reaction, it appears lidar technology has hit a positive inflection point.

From Barron's