tipping point

noun
UK: /ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/
US: /ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/

  1. The point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change.

    1. The earth's climate is nearing a tipping point.
    2. Once we reach the tipping point of public support, the new policy will be easily implemented.

  2. The critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place.

    1. His anger reached a tipping point and he lashed out.
    2. The company's debt reached a tipping point, making bankruptcy inevitable.

Synonyms

turning point

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tipping point" in English means: The point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change., The critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place..

The phonetic transcription of "tipping point" is /ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/ in British English and /ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tipping point": turning point.

Example usage of "tipping point": "The earth's climate is nearing a tipping point.". More examples on the page.