Juncture

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

Definitions of juncture

noun a place where things join or are joined

Example Sentences

A1 At this juncture, we need to make a decision.

A2 I was at a juncture in my life where I had to choose a career path.

B1 The juncture of the two rivers is a popular spot for picnics.

B2 The meeting at this juncture is crucial for the success of the project.

C1 The juncture of art and technology is a fascinating area of study.

C2 The juncture of historical events led to the formation of a new nation.

Examples of juncture in a Sentence

formal At this juncture, we must carefully consider all possible options before making a decision.

informal We're at a critical juncture right now, so we need to figure out what to do next.

slang Things are really up in the air at this juncture, so let's just go with the flow.

figurative The meeting served as a juncture where ideas collided and new opportunities emerged.

Grammatical Forms of juncture

• plural: junctures
• comparative: more juncture
• superlative: most juncture
• present tense: juncture
• future tense: will juncture
• perfect tense: have junctured
• continuous tense: is juncturing
• singular: juncture
• positive degree: more juncture
• infinitive: to juncture
• gerund: juncturing
• participle: junctured

Origin and Evolution of juncture

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'juncture' originated from the Latin word 'junctura', which means a joining or connection.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to refer to a point of time or a critical moment, the meaning of 'juncture' has evolved to also include a point of connection or intersection.