Flashpoint
noun
The point at which a given situation erupts into violence or conflict.
The protests reached a flashpoint when police clashed with demonstrators.
Often appears as...
- tipping point
- breaking point
Usage tips
Neutral
tipping point, breaking point, boiling point
noun
The temperature at which a substance ignites or catches fire.
The flashpoint of gasoline is much lower than that of diesel.
Often appears as...
- flashpoint temperature
- fire risk
Usage tips
Formal
combustion, ignition point, temperature threshold
noun
The point at which a given situation erupts into violence or conflict.
The protests reached a flashpoint when police clashed with demonstrators.
Often appears as...
- tipping point
- breaking point
Usage tips
Neutral
tipping point, breaking point, boiling point
noun
The temperature at which a substance ignites or catches fire.
The flashpoint of gasoline is much lower than that of diesel.
Often appears as...
- flashpoint temperature
- fire risk
Usage tips
Formal
combustion, ignition point, temperature threshold
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Understanding the stages that lead to a flashpoint can help in conflict resolution.
Recognizing early warning signs of tensions can prevent a situation from reaching a flashpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Moments
In literature, flashpoints often signify crucial turning points in a storyline.
Writers use flashpoints to capture readers' attention and propel narratives forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Flashpoints often involve strong feelings; recognizing these can aid in communication.
Expressing emotions can either escalate to a flashpoint or help diffuse a situation.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Understanding the stages that lead to a flashpoint can help in conflict resolution.
Recognizing early warning signs of tensions can prevent a situation from reaching a flashpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Moments
In literature, flashpoints often signify crucial turning points in a storyline.
Writers use flashpoints to capture readers' attention and propel narratives forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Flashpoints often involve strong feelings; recognizing these can aid in communication.
Expressing emotions can either escalate to a flashpoint or help diffuse a situation.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Understanding the stages that lead to a flashpoint can help in conflict resolution.
Recognizing early warning signs of tensions can prevent a situation from reaching a flashpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Moments
In literature, flashpoints often signify crucial turning points in a storyline.
Writers use flashpoints to capture readers' attention and propel narratives forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Context
Flashpoints often involve strong feelings; recognizing these can aid in communication.
Expressing emotions can either escalate to a flashpoint or help diffuse a situation.
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