juncture
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.junc·ture
noun \ˈjəŋ(k)-chər\Definition of JUNCTURE
1
a : joint, connection b : the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech
2
: an instance of joining : junction
3
: a point of time; especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances
See Examples of JUNCTURE
- Negotiations between the countries reached a critical juncture.
- At this juncture it looks like they are going to get a divorce.
- the juncture of two rivers
First Known Use of JUNCTURE
14th century
Related to JUNCTURE
- Synonyms
- point
Synonym Discussion of JUNCTURE
juncture, exigency, emergency, contingency, pinch, straits, crisis mean a critical or crucial time or state of affairs. juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events <an important juncture in our country's history>. exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation <provide for exigencies>. emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster <the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies>. contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence <contingency plans>. pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency <come through in a pinch>. straits applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult <in dire straits>. crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference <a crisis of confidence>.
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