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point of inflection

noun

, Mathematics.


point of inflection

noun

  1. maths a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent is horizontal or vertical and where tangents on either side have the same sign
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of point of inflection1

First recorded in 1735–45
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Example Sentences

“What he was talking about was the critical nature of our democracy, the critical point of inflection for women’s reproductive rights, the fact that there was an opportunity here to really serve the state and to be able to step up into leadership in this moment where there was so much at stake,” Butler said.

“We’re at another point of inflection of historical change, a very interesting one,” Cal Chancellor Carol Christ said.

For me, seeing that, look, we are at that point of inflection, it’s one of the most exciting moments.

Lula’s return to politics was seen as a much-needed point of inflection.

“We could be moving toward a point of inflection,” Mr. Goward said.

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