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- [juhngk-cher]
- /ˈdʒʌŋk tʃər/
- /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juhngk-cher]
- /ˈdʒʌŋk tʃər/
Definitions of juncture word
- noun juncture a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances: At this juncture, we must decide whether to stay or to walk out. 1
- noun juncture a serious state of affairs; crisis: The matter has reached a juncture and a decision must be made. 1
- noun juncture the line or point at which two bodies are joined; joint or articulation; seam. 1
- noun juncture the act of joining. 1
- noun juncture the state of being joined. 1
- noun juncture something by which two things are joined. 1
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Origin of juncture
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin junctūra, equivalent to junct(us) (see junction) + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Juncture
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
juncture popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
juncture usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for juncture
noun juncture
- stage — a single step or degree in a process; a particular phase, period, position, etc., in a process, development, or series.
- occasion — a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
- interval — an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
- pass — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
Antonyms for juncture
noun juncture
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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