inflection point
An "inflection point" indicates a moment of significant change, whether in mathematics, business, or general contexts.
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Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A point on a curve where the curvature changes direction.
Example
- The curve has an inflection point where it switches from concave to convex.
C1Business
(formal, economic)A significant moment of change in the progress of a company, industry, or economy.
Example
- The introduction of smartphones marked an inflection point in the tech industry.
B2General
(common)A decisive turning point in a situation or process.
Example
- The discovery of antibiotics was an inflection point in medical history.
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