juncture
1 antonym for juncture — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.
“The object is to keep the yard operators apprised of main-line movements, so that they do not plan to occupy the main lines with activity into or out of the yard at an inopportune juncture.”
2. noun
A place where two things join, a junction.
“The pipe cracked right at the juncture with the wall fitting.”
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Antonyms
How to use juncture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
at this juncture
a critical juncture
Etymology
From Latin iunctura, "a joining" — the same root as junction.
Full origin of juncture →Frequently asked questions
What does “juncture” mean?
The word “juncture” means a particular point in time, especially a critical or important one. In plain terms, usually used to mean a critical moment in time, as in "at this juncture.".
How do you pronounce “juncture”?
“Juncture” is pronounced JUHNGK-chuh (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “juncture” in a sentence?
Here is “juncture” used in a sentence: “At this juncture, we need to decide whether to expand or hold steady.”
What part of speech is “juncture”?
“Juncture” is a noun.
Where does the word “juncture” come from?
The word “juncture” comes from Latin. From Latin iunctura, "a joining" — the same root as junction.
How many meanings does “juncture” have?
“Juncture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.
