Word a Day
juncture
What does juncture mean?
juncture (noun): a critical moment in time.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use juncture in a sentence?
- We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce juncture?
/ˈdʒʌŋktʃɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does juncture come from?
Inherited from Middle English juncture, from Latin iūnctūra.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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