Definitions from Wiktionary (tipping point)
▸ noun: (mathematics, catastrophe theory, figuratively, by extension) The point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible, often with dramatic consequences.
▸ noun: (sociology) A point in time when a group rapidly and dramatically changes its behavior by widely adopting a previously rare practice.
▸ noun: The point in time at which some new technology becomes mainstream.
▸ noun: (climatology) An irreversible change in the climate system.
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▸ noun: (mathematics, catastrophe theory, figuratively, by extension) The point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible, often with dramatic consequences.
▸ noun: (sociology) A point in time when a group rapidly and dramatically changes its behavior by widely adopting a previously rare practice.
▸ noun: The point in time at which some new technology becomes mainstream.
▸ noun: (climatology) An irreversible change in the climate system.
Similar:
transition point,
tipping element,
turning point,
critical point,
inflection point,
changepoint,
breaking point,
point of inflection,
threshold,
point of no return,
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Adjectives:
rotating,
overlying,
cutoff,
outboard,
intervisit,
sandwich,
limit,
intercipient,
interminate,
strided,
intercycle
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