as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the inflection of the river is even more obvious when viewed from the summit of the nearby mountain
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Recent Examples of inflection
And is employment stable, or are we headed toward an inflection?
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Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Cohen’s interpretation of Regina George may have been a lot hammier than Rachel McAdams, but Chabert and Lohan had basically the exact same inflection in their voices as in the original.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Probably the most high profile figure is Wolff Fuss, inflection king extraordinaire.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
Erivo brings her own inflections and depth to the role, portraying a character who, despite her undeniable powers, feels forever out of place in Oz.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Cohen’s interpretation of Regina George may have been a lot hammier than Rachel McAdams, but Chabert and Lohan had basically the exact same inflection in their voices as in the original.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Probably the most high profile figure is Wolff Fuss, inflection king extraordinaire.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
Erivo brings her own inflections and depth to the role, portraying a character who, despite her undeniable powers, feels forever out of place in Oz.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Mass and space interpenetrate, as do right-angle construction and spatial curvature.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Audemars Piguet often finds themselves ahead of the curve in embracing cultural trends, and the Royal Oak Offshore is a perfect example of that.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Once the garland is in place, tie large bows with cascading tails at each point between the curves.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s because in the coming year Saturn will tilt in a way that, from the point of view of earthlings, creates a startling trick of eye and angle that makes the rings invisible.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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This has been a common sight this season, with Alexander-Arnold operating on a different line to provide a passing angle — between the defence and midfield to help with quicker circulation — which helps Liverpool progress the ball through the thirds.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The plumber decided to run the drain for the basement bathtub so the waste water would have to flow an extra seven feet upstream, make a 180-degree bend, and then finally start to head to the septic tank.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Her hair was also quite low-key with barely-there bends.Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nonprofits, in turn, receive critical hands-on support and increase their visibility.Matt Nash, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Scrapes take longer to heal A lack of vitamin C slows down collagen production—and, in turn, wound healing.Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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