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
Citi believes Dover's potential for accelerating growth is underappreciated, highlighting its portfolio of high-margin niche businesses that are either bottoming out or experiencing a positive inflection in demand.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
After the Glee alum, 39, got ready for a Miu Miu event in an Instagram video posted by Vanity Fair, fans were quick to point out how Agron's vocal inflections seemed to have suddenly changed.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 28 May 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
Seasoned investors would be well-advised to study this case study of behavioral inflection before the market catches up.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
After the Glee alum, 39, got ready for a Miu Miu event in an Instagram video posted by Vanity Fair, fans were quick to point out how Agron's vocal inflections seemed to have suddenly changed.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 28 May 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
Seasoned investors would be well-advised to study this case study of behavioral inflection before the market catches up.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
Noun
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The findings suggest that curvature, rather than complete linearity, is more common in slip paths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Finally, weather radar beams and their ability to detect storms are affected by Earth’s curvature.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The biophilic elements will include skylights, more natural-looking features such as curves, and unobstructed exit views, Scovic said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Space tourism will follow the same curve as every breakthrough transport technology.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Then hold the nail at a 45 degree angle at the edge of the circle and tap inward.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Now, slowly bend your knees to lower the platform back toward you until your thighs are at about a 90-degree angle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gentler bend in the screen reduces the appearance of the middle crease and allows the two halves to close tightly with no gap.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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From the Rhine’s romantic bends past half-timbered villages and Gothic cathedrals to the Danube’s imperial sweep through Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava—each voyage is a sensory mosaic of medieval history, fine European cuisine, and enchanting culture.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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And, in turn, the more usage and the increase in users using the AI is a handy boon to the business and revenue of the AI maker.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The new film is based on the musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander and Frank Ebb, which in turn was inspired by the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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