JUNCTURE

Juncture
One entry found.
Main Entry:
junc•ture
Pronunciation:
\ˈjəŋ(k)-chər\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1 a: joint , connection b: the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech2: an instance of joining : junction3: a point of time ; especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances
synonyms juncture , exigency , emergency , contingency , pinch , straits , crisis mean a critical or crucial time or state of affairs. juncture stresses the significant concurrence or convergence of events . exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation . emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster . contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence . pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency . straits applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult . crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference .

junc•ture (j ngk ch r)
n.
1. The act of joining or the condition of being joined.
2. A place where two things are joined; a junction or joint.
3. A point in time, especially a critical point. See Synonyms at crisis.
4. The transition or mode of transition from one sound to another in speech.
Noun1.juncture - an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"
occasion
happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
climax, flood tide - the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding; "the climax of the artist's career"; "in the flood tide of his success"
conjuncture - a critical combination of events or circumstances
crisis - a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
turning point, landmark, watershed - an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
milestone - a significant event in your life (or in a project)
straits, pass, head - a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday"
reality check - an occasion on which one is reminded of the nature of things in the real world; "this program is intended as a reality check for CEOs"; "after all those elaborate productions, I felt in need of a reality check"
2.juncture - a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point"
critical point, crossroads
crisis - an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
criticality - a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
3.juncture - the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
join, articulation, joint, junction
esophagogastric junction, oesophagogastric junction - the junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium
connexion, link, connection - a connecting shape