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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 junctures word
- noun junctures 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 junctures a serious state of affairs; crisis: The matter has reached a juncture and a decision must be made. 1
- noun junctures the line or point at which two bodies are joined; joint or articulation; seam. 1
- noun junctures the act of joining. 1
- noun junctures the state of being joined. 1
- noun junctures something by which two things are joined. 1
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Origin of junctures
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 Junctures
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
junctures 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.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
junctures usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for junctures
noun junctures
- occasions — a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
- intervals — Plural form of interval.
- crises — crisis.
- crossroads — A crossroads is a place where two roads meet and cross each other.
- choices — an act or instance of choosing; selection: Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends.
Antonyms for junctures
noun junctures
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- calms — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calm.
- certainties — Plural form of certainty.
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