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- Dictionaryjuncture/ˈdʒʌŋ(k)tʃə/
noun
- 1. a particular point in events or time: "it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained" Similar
- 2. a place where things join: "the plane crashed at the juncture of two mountains" Similar
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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.
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?
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.
noun [ U ] fml us / ˈdʒʌŋk·tʃər / Add to word list. 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.
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.
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."
