conjuncture — A combination of circumstances or events, especially a critical or important moment when several factors come together.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A combination of circumstances or events, especially a critical or important moment when several factors come together.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
Example Sentences
- At this conjuncture, ordering pizza seems like the most reasonable solution to world hunger.
- The conjuncture of her birthday, payday, and a sale at her favorite store was too good to be true.
- The political conjuncture required immediate diplomatic action.
conjuncture
NOUN[/kənˈdʒʌŋktʃər/]
A combination of circumstances or events, especially a critical or important moment when several factors come together.
A combination of circumstances or events, especially a critical or important moment when several factors come together.
At this conjuncture, choose adventure over indenture!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin conjunctura, meaning 'a joining together' or 'connection.' The word originally described the physical joining of things, but evolved to mean a critical moment when various circumstances come together.
Breakdown
con- (together) + junct- (join, from jungere) + -ure (noun suffix indicating state or condition)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“At this conjuncture, ordering pizza seems like the most reasonable solution to world hunger.”
“The conjuncture of her birthday, payday, and a sale at her favorite store was too good to be true.”
“The political conjuncture required immediate diplomatic action.”
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