Definitions for JUNCTURE
ˈdʒʌŋk tʃərjunc·ture

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. juncture, occasionnoun

   an event that occurs at a critical time

   "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"

2. juncture, critical point, crossroadsnoun

   a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

   "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point"

3. articulation, join, joint, juncture, junctionnoun

   the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. juncturenoun

   a place where things join, a junction

2. juncturenoun

   a critical moment in time

   We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship.

3. Etymology: From iunctura.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Juncture

   Juncture, in linguistics, is the manner of moving (transition) between two successive syllables in speech. An important type of juncture is the suprasegmental phonemic cue by means of which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.

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1. juncture

   A juncture is a particular point in events or time, often characterized as a crucial moment of decision or transition. It can also refer to a place where things join, such as the intersection of roads or lines.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Juncturenoun

   a joining; a union; an alliance

2. Juncturenoun

   the line or point at which two bodies are joined; a joint; an articulation; a seam; as, the junctures of a vessel or of the bones

3. Juncturenoun

   a point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency

4. Etymology: [L. junctura, fr. jungere to join. See Jointure.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Juncture

   jungk′tūr, n. a joining, a union: a critical or important point of time. [L. junctura.]

Matched Categories

1. • Crisis
   • Happening

How to pronounce JUNCTURE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say JUNCTURE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of JUNCTURE in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of JUNCTURE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of JUNCTURE in a Sentence

1. Bill Crow:

   Marriott has the financial capacity and the wherewithal to push its bid up higher. However, so much of the transaction is based on Marriott's current share price, I think investors would be less than thrilled if it increased its offer materially at this juncture.

2. Erik Burton:

   At this juncture, the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections has no legal authority under state law to invalidate presidential election results certified in December of 2020 by the Georgia Secretary of State, election contests for the 2020 presidential election had to be filed in court within five days of the certification by the Secretary of State.

3. Dali Yang:

   I think it truly is a critical juncture for China. Can it stave off omicron?

4. Only Llerandi:

   At this historical juncture it is up to me to put the welfare of my family beyond any other consideration, the threats received I can tolerate as an individual, but I will never allow them to affect my home.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   Darkness draws near, yet we remain blind to its encroachment. As families, let us unite in prayer both in the morning and night, for though the antagonist may not be physically present, the spirit of his malevolence permeates. In this critical juncture, a call echoes—Now is the time to pray more than ever. There exists a season for everything, and in these moments of uncertainty, the power of collective prayer becomes our beacon against the impending shadows.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=JUNCTURE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Juncture
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncture
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/JUNCTURE
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=JUNCTURE