juncture
noun
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Join us as we journey into the history of juncture, a word that’s neither junky nor janky, but just dandy. Juncture comes from the Latin verb jungere ("to join") and has many English relatives including not only join and junction but also conjugal ("relating to marriage") and junta ("a group of persons controlling a government"). The use of juncture in English dates back to the 14th century, when it meant "a place where two or more things are joined." By the 17th century it could also refer to an important point in a process or activity.
Examples of juncture in a Sentence
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks are all too used to being out of the playoff picture at this juncture of the season and were probably guilty in recent years of simply wanting to play out the string.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Wendy finds herself at a fascinating juncture for her time on Housewives.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The couples that participate are usually at a critical juncture in their relationship, and believe that proving their loyalty could help them.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Juncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juncture. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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