guǎi​diǎn

inflection point

  • created sense approved 拐点/拐點 · guǎi​diǎn · inflection point — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拐点 / 拐點

    guǎi​diǎn

    inflection point

    (math) a point on a curve at which the direction of curvature changes

    拐 (literal) → 拐 · guǎi · to turn 点 (literal) → 点/點 · diǎn · point

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  • created sense approved 拐点/拐點 · guǎi​diǎn · turning point — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拐点 / 拐點

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    turning point

    a critical point in time or stage in development when a major change occurs; breaking point

    拐 (literal) → 拐 · guǎi · to turn 点 (literal) → 点/點 · diǎn · point

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