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stationary point
noun
- a point on a curve at which the tangent is either horizontal or vertical, such as a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection
- astronomy a point in the apparent path of a planet when it reverses direction
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One solid stationary point in the looseness of this gentleman's character was, that he respected and admired his sister Amy.
From Project Gutenberg
Both of them make religion a stationary point, and not a motive of principle, forever progressing to perfection.
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