JunctureAn important time or situation when a decision or change matters. is a noun used for an important point in time, especially one where something significantLarge enough or important enough to have meaning or effect. is happening or a decision has to be made. It can also referTo mean or point to something specific. to the way two things join together.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/
Easy pronunciation: JUNK-cher (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the noun meaning an important moment or turning point.
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Juncture Meaning
an important moment or turning point
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a critical point in time or an important moment when something happens or a decision must be made
Example: At that juncture, she decided to change careers.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- critical point — Works well for the time-based sense of an important moment.
- crossroads — Common when someone must make an important choice.
- occasion — Can fit some time-based uses, but it is broader and less specific than juncture.
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Other Meanings of Juncture
Meaning 2
the place or way two things join
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
Example: The pipe was repaired at the juncture where it had split.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- articulation — Can mean a joint or connecting point, but is more technical.
- join — A direct match when two things meet or connect.
- joint — Works for the physical place where two parts meet.
- junction — Fits when two things meet or connect, especially roads or structures.
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Juncture Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- critical point
- crossroads
- occasion
the physical or structural point where things meet
- articulation
- join
- joint
- junction
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use juncture to mean any ordinary moment in time; it usually suggests a significant or difficult moment.
- Do not confuse the time-and-decision sense with the physical-connection sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does juncture mean in simple English?
Juncture usually means an important moment, especially one when a decision has to be made.
Can juncture mean a place where two things meet?
Yes. It can also mean the point where things join or connect.
What are the best synonyms for juncture?
For the main sense, good synonyms are critical point and crossroads. For the joining sense, good synonyms are joint, join, junction, and articulation.
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