inflection point
Americannoun
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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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Schulman had been on Verizon’s board for years, and saw the company at an inflection point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
This is an inflection point, with Iran poised precariously between old certainties and future possibilities, both at home and abroad.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
But this is 2026, and healthcare is at a technological inflection point.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Dave & Buster’s ambitious swing arrives at an inflection point for the company, which has had a rough few years.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
A doji near the 27,000 level on May 29 marked a potential near-term inflection point, and price is now testing its 50-day simple moving average.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
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