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Juncture Definition & Meaning

juncture
noun
  1. 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"
  2. 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"
  3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

"Juncture" in song lyrics

See how juncture is used in real songs:

  • "well kiss yo' family, meet me at the juncture"
    Aceyalone — All Balls Don't Bounce
  • "I'm changin the game from this juncture"
    Pumpkinhead f/ Archrival — Swordfish
  • "charateristics of postwar juncture"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "juncture"

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Frequently asked questions

What does juncture mean?
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" 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" the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
What part of speech is juncture?
Juncture is a noun.
How many definitions does juncture have?
Juncture has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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