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

Behn, who first entered politics as a community organizer around health care in Tennessee, said that she hoped her campaign could be an inflection point for working-class organizing in Tennessee, indicating that state-level issues like Tennessee’s grocery tax have been common complaints from people in the district.

From Salon

As a result, the U.S. economy is approaching a potential inflection point: The factors that returned the economy to a roughly 2% annual productivity growth trend may not persist for much longer.

From Barron's

A Boston Consulting Group report said China's flying car market is approaching "a critical inflection point", and predicted it will be worth $41 billion by 2040.

From Barron's

“Beyond the highly positive market reception for the iPhone 17 series, the key driver behind the upgraded shipment outlook lies in the replacement cycle reaching its inflection point,” Counterpoint senior analyst Yang Wang said in a statement.

From MarketWatch

Curtis said that’s driven ASICs to an “inflection point.”

From MarketWatch