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
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