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1. : a point of time. at this juncture. especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances. 2. a. : joint, connection. b. : the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech. 3. : an instance of joining : junction. Did you know?
noun [ C ] formal uk / ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə r/ us / ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ / Add to word list. a particular point in time: At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Points in time. anytime. as and when idiom. at (any) one time phrase. downstream. during. hour. if. in midstream idiom.
Juncture definition: a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances. See examples of JUNCTURE used in a sentence.
a particular point in time or stage in a series of events: Negotiations are at a critical juncture. (Definition of juncture from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of juncture. juncture.
A juncture is a joint or connection between two things. Originally used in the physical sense, it has broadened in meaning to refer to an often urgent decision-making crossroads. At some point you and your partner will reach a critical juncture and have to decide whether to get serious or break up.
Definition of juncture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 1, 2006 · 1. a point of time, esp. one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances: At this juncture, we must decide whether to continue negotiations. 2. a serious state of affairs; crisis. 3. the line or point at which two bodies are joined; joint or articulation; seam. 4. an act of joining or the state of being joined.
