INFLECTION POINT Definition & Meaning

inflection point

[ in-flek-shuhn point ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Also called flex point [fleks, point], Mathematics. a point on a curve at which the curvature changes from convex to concave or vice versa.
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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First recorded in 1715–25

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