inflection point
noun
1
: a moment when significant change occurs or may occur : turning point
At 18, Bobby is at an inflection point that will largely determine the course of his life.—
Stacy Perman
Stacy Perman… the gradual move away from big-iron machines toward work stations and personal computers has been going on for years in corporate America—but the inflection point came suddenly.—Steve Lohr
Steve LohrIt depends on us, on the choices we make, particularly at certain inflection points in history; particularly when big changes are happening and everything seems up for grabs.—Barack Obama
Barack Obama2
mathematics
: a point on a curve that separates an arc concave upward from one concave downward and vice versa
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As Tesla’s focus shifts towards AI, robotics and sustainable energy products, the company is at an inflection point.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The bank also called for 30% upside in Estee Lauder, noting the stock is nearing a fundamental inflection point.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The next inflection point could coincide with open health insurance enrollment on November 1 and pending payroll deadlines for federal workers.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But, with the federal $7,500 EV tax credit now expired, and Chinese EV innovation outpacing American technology, the industry is at an inflection point.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The bank also called for 30% upside in Estee Lauder, noting the stock is nearing a fundamental inflection point.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The next inflection point could coincide with open health insurance enrollment on November 1 and pending payroll deadlines for federal workers.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But, with the federal $7,500 EV tax credit now expired, and Chinese EV innovation outpacing American technology, the industry is at an inflection point.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflection point
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“Inflection point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflection%20point. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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