as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the inflection of the river is even more obvious when viewed from the summit of the nearby mountain
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Recent Examples of inflection
Like a Dickensian Andy Capp, Johnson is an uber-charming rogue, an everyman bluesy belter whose winking humor with a hint of the scoundrel are not entirely unlike Scott’s demeanor, though each man’s vocals, inflection and stage presence are/were clearly their own.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Her pauses, inflections, and hesitations when interpreting for victims of genocide are all counted among the evidence.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
And this has created a critical moment of inflection.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Sasha says, doing a pretty spot-on impersonation of his grandpa trying to get the inflection in his voice just right for the Paul Williams composition.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Her pauses, inflections, and hesitations when interpreting for victims of genocide are all counted among the evidence.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
And this has created a critical moment of inflection.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Sasha says, doing a pretty spot-on impersonation of his grandpa trying to get the inflection in his voice just right for the Paul Williams composition.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
Noun
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Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The driver sped away, police said, but crashed at South Belt Line Road and Wheat Hill Drive after failing to negotiate a curve.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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With two on and two outs after a leadoff walk and an Aaron Judge double, Buehler tried to execute a below-the-zone knuckle curve.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The monthly report The task force also releases monthly reports that show the crisis from a different angle.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Those ’90s doujinshi publications corresponded with a steady turn toward more positive love stories between women, and Class-S would see a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to the long-running Maria Watches Over Us (1998-2012).—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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And as the sport’s top gate receipt producer—just ahead of the Yankees—the Dodgers can expect three boffo turns at the box office.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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