Word
juncture
Phoneticsjunc·ture, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒəŋktʃɝ/
UK/dʒˈʌŋktʃɐ/
Definitions
01a point in time
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a particular point in time, especially one that is very important or where a decision must be made.
n. a particular point in time, typically one characterized by a critical set of circumstances or a need for decision-making.
“At this juncture, we need to decide whether to continue the project or stop.”
“At this critical juncture in the negotiations, any minor misunderstanding could lead to a total collapse of the peace process.”
Usage
Commonly used in the fixed phrase 'at this juncture'.
02a physical joint
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Formal · Technical
n. a place where two things are joined together.
n. a place where two things are joined; a junction or seam.
Español:juntura
“The pipes were leaking at the juncture where they met the main tank.”
“The engineer identified a structural weakness at the juncture of the two support beams, necessitating immediate reinforcement.”
Usage
Often used in technical or architectural contexts to describe where components meet.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03speech sounds
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the way two sounds in a language are joined when you speak.
n. the phonological transition or boundary between two consecutive speech sounds, serving as a cue to distinguish meaning.
“The difference between 'a name' and 'an aim' is a matter of juncture.”
“Linguists study juncture to understand how listeners differentiate between identical sequences of phonemes that carry distinct semantic meanings.”
Usage
Used as a technical term in phonetics and linguistics.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The decision to fire Espinoza comes at a key juncture for the Paz administration.” “Lisa Nandy, the digital, culture, media and sport secretary, said the scheme would “support young people at a crucial juncture in their lives”.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English juncture, from Latin iūnctūra. Doublet of jointure.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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