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   Junc·ture

   /ˈjəNG(k)(t)SHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a particular point in events or time: "it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained" Similar pointpoint in timetimemomentmoment in timestageperiodphase
   • ▪ a place where things join: "the plane crashed at the juncture of two mountains" Similar confluenceconvergencemeetingmeeting pointconfluxjunctionwatersmeetsangam
   • ▪ the set of features in speech that enable a hearer to detect a word or phrase boundary, e.g., distinguishing I scream from ice cream.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of joining’): from Latin junctura, ‘joint’, from jungere ‘to join’.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   Juncture is a noun that means a point of time, a joint, or a connection. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and usage in sentences from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   • A juncture is a crucial point in time when a decision must be made. At this juncture, a president might say, the government must decide whether to go ahead with war or to try to solve things diplomatically. A juncture is a joint or connection between two things.

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   • At this juncture, a president might say, the government must decide whether to go ahead with war or to try to solve things diplomatically. 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.

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   What is a juncture in a relationship?

   • 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. It can also simply mean "point in time."

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   What does junctura mean in English?

   • late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of joining’): from Latin junctura, ‘joint’, from jungere ‘to join’. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford.

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   Juncture is a noun that means a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances. It can also refer to a pause or feature in speech, a joint or seam, or a division between words.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJUNCTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Juncture is a noun that means a particular point in time or a stage in a series of events. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › junctureJUNCTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Juncture is a formal word for a particular point in time or stage in a series of events. Learn how to use it in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › junctureJuncture - definition of juncture by ... - The Free Dictionary

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   Jun 1, 2006 · Juncture is a noun that means a point in time, especially one requiring a decision, or a place where two things are joined. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and translations from various sources.

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   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.

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   juncture. noun. /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə (r)/. /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/. (formal) a particular point or stage in an activity or a series of events. The battle had reached a crucial juncture. at this juncture At this juncture, I would like to make an important announcement.