Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inflection point

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.88 in modern English

Syllables: in-flec-tion -point
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A point of inflection.

noun

Synonym of turning point.

Example Sentences

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

Inflected Forms

inflection points (plural)

Synonyms

turning point

Questions

What does inflection point mean?: A point of inflection.

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