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Tipping point

Meaning

Noun

In Mathematics:
The point at which a
,
change becomes
, often with
consequences.
In Sociology:
  • A
    when a group
    and
    changes its
    by
    a
    practice.
  • The
    at which some new technology becomes mainstream.
  • In Climatology & Climate change:
    An
    change in the
    system.
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