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
His thought experiments lead sometimes to stone walls and sometimes to flashes of insight or hilarity, always with an un-erasable Jewish inflection.
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Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Under Renoir’s direction, the cast speak their lines nearly musically, with theatrically expressive inflections, while also conjuring a high-wire sense of spontaneity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
Juho Pohjonen impressed with stamina and directional energy in Etude 13, then pivoted gracefully to for Etude 14 — a piece that blends romantic lyricism with cowboy-blues inflections.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
According to Mayo Clinic, listeria inflection is caused by bacteria that can spread through several different foods.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Under Renoir’s direction, the cast speak their lines nearly musically, with theatrically expressive inflections, while also conjuring a high-wire sense of spontaneity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
Juho Pohjonen impressed with stamina and directional energy in Etude 13, then pivoted gracefully to for Etude 14 — a piece that blends romantic lyricism with cowboy-blues inflections.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
According to Mayo Clinic, listeria inflection is caused by bacteria that can spread through several different foods.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
Noun
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The presence, distribution, and motion of matter and energy through spacetime determined the curvature and evolution of that spacetime fabric, and then the curvature of that spacetime fabric determined the future trajectories and fates of every particle that exists within that spacetime.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Great for side sleepers, this cervical pillow has a shape that is inspired by the natural curve of the neck and spine for optimal support.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When combined with its wide viewing angles and deep HDR capabilities, the Z3FC establishes itself as a single display for a seamless workflow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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With 60 percent of its 2,952 pounds over the front wheels, hard pushes at 9/10ths through tight 30 mph bends reveal clear understeer; however, on faster, sweeping corners, the balance feels spot on.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Oaks trees support a wide variety of butterfly and moth caterpillars, which in turn feed birds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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These crops, in turn, return to Saison, inspiring the cuisine that delights their guests.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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