Juncture

Quick meaning: Juncture is a noun meaning A place where things join, a junction.

Meaning

A place where things join, a junction.

More Meanings

1. A critical moment in time.
2. (linguistics) The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.

Example Sentences

We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship.

What a mercy you are shod with velvet, Jane! a clodhopping messenger would never do at this juncture.

The object is to keep the yard operators apprised of main-line movements, so that they do not plan to occupy the main lines with activity into or out of the yard at an inopportune juncture.

Word Forms

• junctures

Synonyms for juncture

Depending on context, synonyms include combination, composite, conjunction, fusion, junction, melding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crossroads, join, junction, joint, occasion, articulation.

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