turning point

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Noun

turning point (plural turning points)

1. A decisive point at which a significant change or historical event occurs, or at which a decision must be made.
2. (calculus) A maximum or minimum on a graph.
3. A crossroads.
4. A T-junction.

Synonyms

• (decisive point at which a significant change or historical event occurs, or at which a decision must be made) crossroads, watershed

Translations

• French: tournant, moment charnière
• German: Wendepunkt
• Italian: svolta, inversione
• Portuguese: virada de mesa
• Russian: перело́мный моме́нт
• Spanish: punto de inflexión

Translations

• German: Extremwert

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