noun

juncture

JUHNGK-chuh

noun

A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.

"At this juncture, we need to decide whether to expand or hold steady."

A place where two things join, a junction.

"The pipe cracked right at the juncture with the wall fitting."

How to Use Juncture

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually used to mean a critical moment in time, as in "at this juncture."

Common mistake

Don't confuse with junction — junction is almost always physical (roads, wires); juncture is usually about timing ("at this juncture").

Easily confused with

junction →

Common pairings

at this juncture a critical juncture

junctures plural

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At this _____, we need to decide whether to expand or hold steady.

From Latin iunctura, "a joining" — the same root as junction.

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