juncture — a particular point in events or time; a place where things join
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular point in events or time; a place where things join
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
Korean meaning: 중요한 시점, 분기점; 연결점
Korean pronunciation: **정**처
Example Sentences
- The company reached a critical juncture when deciding whether to go public.
- At this juncture in the movie, everyone thought the hero would die, but he dramatically survived by hiding in a refrigerator.
- The peace talks have reached a delicate juncture.
juncture
NOUN//ˈdʒʌŋktʃər//
a particular point in events or time; a place where things join
A driver reaches a critical juncture where multiple highways meet
At life's juncture, fix the puncture or choose the adventure?
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'iunctura' meaning 'a joining or union,' derived from 'iungere' meaning 'to join or connect.' The word entered English through Old French.
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📝Examples
“The company reached a critical juncture when deciding whether to go public.”
“At this juncture in the movie, everyone thought the hero would die, but he dramatically survived by hiding in a refrigerator.”
“The peace talks have reached a delicate juncture.”
“At this juncture of my diet, I'm torn between a salad and a pizza - guess which one is winning?”
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