JUNCTURE


Meaning of JUNCTURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjəŋ(k)-chər ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : joint , connection

b. : the manner of transition or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds in speech

2. : an instance of joining : junction

3. : 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

an important juncture in our country's history

exigency stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation

provide for exigencies

emergency applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster

the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies

contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence

contingency plans

pinch implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than exigency or emergency

come through in a pinch

straits applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult

in dire straits

crisis applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference

a crisis of confidence

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.