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Gradient Vector
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| Local Minimum | $0$ | Positive Definite| Metastable State |
| Saddle Point | $0$ | Mixed (One negative eigenvalue)| Transition State |
| Inflection Plateau| $\approx 0$ | Zero or Near-Zero | Conformational Sluggishness |
The concept of the "Inflection Plateau" was formalized by [Dr. Elara Vance](/entries/dr.-elara-va…