junction — A place where two or more things meet and connect; an intersection or joining point.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place where two or more things meet and connect; an intersection or joining point.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Example Sentences
- My GPS always gets confused at this junction and tells me to make three left turns simultaneously.
- The junction of the two highways creates heavy traffic during rush hour.
- She met her future husband at a train junction - literally a life-changing connection!
junction
NOUN[/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/]
A place where two or more things meet and connect; an intersection or joining point.
A place where two or more things meet and connect; an intersection or joining point.
At the junction, trains function like a perfect conjunction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'jungere' meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke together'. The word literally described the act of connecting or binding things together, like yoking oxen.
Breakdown
junct- (Latin root: to join) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My GPS always gets confused at this junction and tells me to make three left turns simultaneously.”
“The junction of the two highways creates heavy traffic during rush hour.”
“She met her future husband at a train junction - literally a life-changing connection!”
“The junction between science and art often produces the most innovative ideas.”
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