junction
10 antonyms and opposites of junction, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A point where two or more things meet or join, especially roads or railway lines.
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How to use junction
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin iunctio, "a joining," from iungere, "to join."
Full origin of junction →Frequently asked questions
What does “junction” mean?
The word “junction” means a point where two or more things meet or join, especially roads or railway lines. In plain terms, the place where two things — roads, rail lines, or wires — come together.
How do you pronounce “junction”?
“Junction” is pronounced JUHNGK-shuhn (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “junction” in a sentence?
Here is “junction” used in a sentence: “Turn left at the next junction.”
What is another word for “junction”?
Words with a similar meaning to “junction” include combination, composite, conjunction, fusion, juncture and melding.
What is the opposite of “junction”?
The opposite of “junction” — its antonyms — are cleft, disjoint, disjunct, disjunction and disunification.
What part of speech is “junction”?
“Junction” is a noun.
Where does the word “junction” come from?
The word “junction” comes from Latin. From Latin iunctio, "a joining," from iungere, "to join.".
Is “junction” a common word?
“Junction” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a junction and an intersection?
Both mark a place where roads meet, but 'junction' covers any point where roads or railway lines join, including T-shaped meetings where one road simply ends at another. 'Intersection' usually implies roads crossing each other and is the more common term in American English.
What is the difference between a junction and a juncture?
A junction is a physical point where things such as roads, railways, or materials meet. A juncture usually refers to a critical point in time, as in 'at this juncture', though the two words share a root and once overlapped more in meaning.
What is a T-junction?
A T-junction is a road junction shaped like the letter T, where one road ends by meeting another at a right angle without crossing it. Drivers on the ending road must turn either left or right onto the through road.