point of inflection

noun phrase

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Historians say what has come to be known as Martyrs’ Day was a key point of inflection that led to the signing of an agreement more than a decade later by President Carter to turn over control of the canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999. Juan Zamorano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025 Challenges Facing Higher Education Higher education is at a point of inflection. Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of point of inflection was in 1721

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“Point of inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20inflection. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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