juncture

7 synonyms and 1 antonym for juncture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

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

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

join joint occasion

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

junction crossroads

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

articulation critical point

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.”

join joint occasion junction crossroads articulation critical point

2. noun

A place where two things join, a junction.

“The pipe cracked right at the juncture with the wall fitting.”

Opposites

separation

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.

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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.

Related words

conjuncture

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