juncture (Meaning)

Wordnet

juncture (n)

an event that occurs at a critical time

a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

Webster

juncture (n.)

A joining; a union; an alliance.

The line or point at which two bodies are joined; a joint; an articulation; a seam; as, the junctures of a vessel or of the bones.

A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency.

juncture Sentence Examples

  1. At this critical juncture, the team faced a pivotal decision that could shape their future.
  2. The delicate juncture between adolescence and adulthood requires careful guidance and support.
  3. The project was at a pivotal juncture, with its success hinging on the next steps taken.
  4. The economy reached a precarious juncture, with inflation rising and unemployment increasing.
  5. The conversation took an unexpected juncture, leading to a revelation that changed everything.
  6. At this critical juncture, the organization needed a strong and decisive leader to navigate the challenges ahead.
  7. The relationship between the two countries reached a fragile juncture, with tensions escalating and trust eroding.
  8. The news broke at a sensitive juncture, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance of international relations.
  9. The market experienced a volatile juncture, with sharp fluctuations in stock prices and investor uncertainty.
  10. The company stood at a crossroads, with a choice between expanding its operations or consolidating its position at this juncture.

FAQs About the word juncture

an event that occurs at a critical time, a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made, the shape or manner in which things come tog

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gap, rift, rift, crack, separation, separation, crack, fissure, gap, fissure

At this critical juncture, the team faced a pivotal decision that could shape their future.

The delicate juncture between adolescence and adulthood requires careful guidance and support.

The project was at a pivotal juncture, with its success hinging on the next steps taken.

The economy reached a precarious juncture, with inflation rising and unemployment increasing.