juncture

Meanings

• Noun

  The point at which two things come together or overlap.

  - "The juncture of the river and the sea is a popular fishing spot."
  - "The merging of two businesses at their juncture created a larger entity."

• Noun

  A point in time when two events or processes intersect or coincide.

  - "The election and the economic crisis reached a critical juncture."
  - "The detective reached a juncture in the investigation where he needed to make a decision."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651098"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with juncture
juncture , routine , mute , cute , mute , fruit

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Variants

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juncture , junctures

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'junctura', meaning 'a joining together'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'juncture' comes from the Latin word 'junctura', which means 'a joining together'.

2. In mathematics, a juncture is a point where two lines or curves intersect.

3. The term 'juncture' has been used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and computer science.

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Related Concepts

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1. convergence: The coming together of different elements or processes.

2. intersection: The point where two things meet or overlap.

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Culture

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In literature, 'juncture' has been used to refer to a turning point or critical moment in a story. In music, a 'juncture' is a musical term for the point where two musical phrases or sections join together.

How to Memorize "juncture"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a junction or intersection where two roads meet as an example of the concept of juncture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'juncture' with the idea of coming together or intersecting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'JuNcture' to remember the definition - 'J' for joining, 'U' for units, 'N' for coming together, 'T' for things, 'U' for units, and 'R' for reaching a point.

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