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Inflection

noun / in-FLEK-shun / Medium
Meaning

A point of significant change in direction, trajectory, or character — geometric, economic, or political.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin 'inflectere' (to bend in). The mathematical sense ('inflection point' on a curve) generalised into finance, politics, and history.

Synonyms
Turning point Pivot Watershed
Antonyms
Continuity Stasis Trend-line
Example Sentence
"India's FY26 GDP estimate at 7.6% with the new 2022-23 base year marks an inflection — capturing services, digital, and gig-economy contributions that had been invisible to the 2011-12 series."
🎯 UPSC Usage

GS3 Economy / GS2 IR: Use sparingly for genuine pivots — inflection point in growth, inflection point in geopolitics. Less hackneyed than 'turning point' if used precisely.

Relevant Subjects
Economy
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