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conjuncture

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Conjuncture (noun) means a particular set of events or conditions happening together.

noun

A particular set of events or conditions happening together.

"To be sitting, at so pleasant a conjuncture of one's courses, in oneself, by oneself, that I think it will freely be admitted is a way no worse than another, and better than some, of whiling away an instant of leisure." — Samuel Beckett, Watt (1953)

A critical moment brought about by a combination of events.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French conjoncture.

Rhymes for conjuncture

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What is the meaning of conjuncture?

"conjuncture" (noun) means a particular set of events or conditions happening together.

What are the different meanings of conjuncture?

"conjuncture" has 2 main meanings: 1. A particular set of events or conditions happening together; 2. A critical moment brought about by a combination of events.