POINT OF INFLECTION Definition & Meaning

point of inflection

noun

Mathematics.

inflection point.

point of inflection

noun

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

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Origin of point of inflection¹

First recorded in 1735–45

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“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.

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

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

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

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

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