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point of inflection
point of inflection n, pl points of inflection (Mathematics) maths a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent is horizontal or vertical and where tangents on either side have the same signTranslations
point of inflection
point of inflection[′pȯint əv in′flek·shən] (mathematics) A point where a plane curve changes from the concave to the convex relative to some fixed line; equivalently, if the function determining the curve has a second derivative, this derivative changes sign at this point. Also known as inflection point. (mechanics) point of contraflexure point of inflectionThe point on the length of a structural member subjected to flexure at which the direction of curvature changes and at which the bending moment is zero.FinancialSeeInflection PointAcronymsSeePI |