transition point
A 'transition point' signifies a critical moment or location where a significant change occurs, such as in physical states, project phases, or biological stages.
Definition
B2Physics and Chemistry
(technical, academic)The temperature or pressure at which a substance changes from one phase to another, like from solid to liquid.
Example
- The transition point from ice to water is 0°C.
- At high altitudes, the transition point of water boiling changes due to lower pressure.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)The point on a graph where a function shifts from increasing to decreasing or vice versa.
Example
- The function has a transition point at x=3 where it changes from increasing to decreasing.
B2Project Management
(business, formal)A milestone where one phase of a project ends and another begins, often involving a change in tasks or responsibilities.
Example
- The project reached its transition point after the initial planning phase.
B2Biology
(technical, academic)A specific stage in an organism's life cycle where a significant change occurs, like metamorphosis or puberty.
Example
- Caterpillars experience a transition point when they turn into butterflies.
B2Psychology
(academic, informal)A critical moment in an individual's life where they experience a significant change in perspective or behavior.
Example
- Puberty is a major transition point in adolescent development.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "transition point":
transition functiontransition temperaturetransition timetransition zonetransition yearpositive transitionturning pointtransition elementcritical pointtipping pointinflection pointbreaking pointtriple pointstarting pointsaddle point