inflection point

English

Noun

inflection point (plural inflection points)

1. (mathematics) A point of inflection.
2. (figurative) Synonym of turning point.
   • 2023 May 30, Andrew Roth, Pjotr Sauer, “Large-scale drone attack hits Moscow for first time in Ukraine war”, in The Guardian‎, →ISSN:

     Moscow has been targeted with a large-scale drone attack for the first time in its 15-month-old war in Ukraine, marking a new inflection point in the conflict, with the Kremlin threatening to take the “harshest possible measures” in response to the strikes.

   • 2025 May 30, Karen Hao, “Silicon Valley Is at an Inflection Point”, in The New York Times‎, →ISSN:

     These companies are at an inflection point. With Mr. Trump’s election, Silicon Valley’s power will reach new heights.

   • 2025 August 2, Anna Gross, quoting Zia Yusuf, “Lunch with the FT: Zia Yusuf”, in FT Weekend, Life & Arts, page 3:

     He's hazy on the ideas or moments that definitely shifted his political worldview, but he says: “I've always been good at spotting inflection points and trends.”

Translations

point of inflection — see point of inflection