tipping point
/ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/A point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a large, often unstoppable, effect.
The study found that 30% adoption of a new behavior is often the tipping point for widespread change.
Once 30% of a population adopts a behavior, it often spreads rapidly.
Popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2000 book *The Tipping Point*.
A moment when a business or product gains rapid and irreversible growth.
The app hit its tipping point after being featured in a major tech review.
The app's popularity surged after positive media coverage.
Often used in marketing and entrepreneurship contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'tipping point' for gradual changes that suddenly become significant, not for sudden events.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Reserve 'tipping point' for truly pivotal moments, not minor changes.
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'tip' (to tilt) and 'point' (a specific moment). Popularized in social science and business literature.
📝Usage Notes
Often used metaphorically to describe rapid, irreversible change in social, business, or environmental contexts.