Definitions

critical point

[krit-i-kuhl point] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɔɪnt /

NOUN

crucial moment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

climacteric climax crisis critical juncture critical mass critical stage crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot pivotal point point of no return

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“It’s getting to that critical point where inventories are being drawn down and production of critical minerals and agricultural products like phosphate, are slowing down,” said Craig Jorgenson, CEO of industry group the Sulphur Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

At Monday's announcement in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was at a critical point in its history due to its changing relationship with the US, requiring it to invest and build at an urgent pace.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"This could potentially hamper US warfighters at a critical point in time."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

But this misses a critical point: The Epstein file dump is not simply playing out as a backdrop against which other acts of American lawlessness are occurring.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

At some mysterious and critical point, the crime rate began to turn.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

critical point

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