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

“Polymarket is at a real growth inflection point and the biggest global sporting event is happening simultaneously,” says Ari Borod, the firm’s president of sports business development.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

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

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