point of inflection

point of in·flec·tion

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Definitions of point of inflection words

noun point of inflection inflection point. 1
noun point of inflection a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent is horizontal or vertical and where tangents on either side have the same sign 0

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1735-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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