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juncture
a particular point in events, especially one requiring a decision
Synonyms
- moment
- point
- stage
Antonyms
- duration
- continuum
juncture in a sentence
At this juncture, the committee had to choose between delay and compromise.
The general knew that one poor decision at this juncture could alter the course of the war.
Where it comes from
From Latin junctura, meaning 'a joining or union.'
Memory hook
A JUNCTION is where roads meet; a juncture is where events reach a key point.
Read it in context
- The Drift Above Science