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Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace.
Arthur Henderson

Meaning of "juncture" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JUNCTURE

juncture  [ˈdʒʌŋktʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JUNCTURE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Juncture is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JUNCTURE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Juncture

Juncture, in linguistics, is the manner of moving or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds. It is the relationship between two successive syllables in speech. A juncture is, formally, a suprasegmental phonemic cue, a means by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.

Definition of juncture in the English dictionary

The first definition of juncture in the dictionary is a point in time, esp a critical one. Other definition of juncture is a pause in speech or a feature of pronunciation that introduces, accompanies, or replaces a pause. Juncture is also the set of phonological features signalling a division between words, such as those that distinguish a name from an aim.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JUNCTURE


acupuncture
ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃə
architecture
ˈɑːkɪˌtɛktʃə
cincture
ˈsɪŋktʃə
conjuncture
kənˈdʒʌŋktʃə
disjuncture
dɪsˈdʒʌŋktʃə
distincture
dɪsˈtɪŋktʃə
electropuncture
ɪˌlektrəʊˈpʌŋktʃə
encincture
ɪnˈsɪŋktʃə
extincture
ɪksˈtɪŋktʃə
infrastructure
ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃə
lecture
ˈlɛktʃə
lincture
ˈlɪŋktʃə
manufacture
ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə
micropuncture
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpʌŋktʃə
picture
ˈpɪktʃə
puncture
ˈpʌŋktʃə
structure
ˈstrʌktʃə
tincture
ˈtɪŋktʃə
venepuncture
ˈvɛnɪˌpʌŋktʃə
venipuncture
ˈvɛnɪˌpʌŋktʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JUNCTURE

junc.
juncaceous
junco
junction
junction box
junction transistor
junctional
junctural
juncus
June
June beetle
June bug
juneating

WORDS THAT END LIKE JUNCTURE

adventure
capital structure
conjecture
data structure
facture
fine structure
get the picture
in the picture
information architecture
landscape architecture
lumbar puncture
macrostructure
microstructure
motion picture
prefecture
remanufacture
restructure
stress fracture
substructure
superstructure
ultrastructure

Synonyms and antonyms of juncture in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «JUNCTURE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «juncture» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of juncture

Translation of «juncture» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JUNCTURE

Find out the translation of juncture to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of juncture from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «juncture» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

关口
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coyuntura
570 millions of speakers

English

juncture
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المنعطف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конъюнктура
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conjuntura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্ধিক্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conjoncture
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada masa ini
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verbindung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

連接
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시점
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Juncture
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự việc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சூழ்நிலையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिचर्चा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

birleşme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

congiuntura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

juncture
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кон´юнктура
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

moment
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγκυρία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stadium
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tidpunkt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tidspunktet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of juncture

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JUNCTURE»

The term «juncture» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.077 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JUNCTURE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about juncture

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3 QUOTES WITH «JUNCTURE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word juncture.
1
Arthur Henderson
Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace.
2
Norman Lamm
Not all Modern Orthodox Jews, at the present juncture, identify with what the Israeli government does. In Israel many religious Zionists strongly oppose the government because of the disengagement.
3
Edward Whitacre, Jr.
I am honored to be able to serve GM at this critical juncture and take part in its reinvention.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JUNCTURE»

Discover the use of juncture in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to juncture and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing ...
At a March 2008 hearing, it was stated that the Field Data Collection Automation program was likely to incur significant cost overruns and announced a redesign effort.
Matthew Scire, 2008
2
Mindful of Words: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations 4-8
Syllable juncture spellers are likely to be students in the upper elementary grades or middle school who are well on their way to becoming proficient readers . They know how to spell many words, and most have solid understandings of how ...
Kathy Ganske, 2008
3
Wintu Grammar
Comma juncture /,/ has two phonetic features: a fully realized pause, accompanied or preceded by glottal stricture. While /+/ is of greater magnitude than /-/ and marks phonemic words, the contour boundaries marked by /,/ delimit sequences of ...
Harvey Pitkin, 1984
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Magahī Phonology: A Descriptive Study
The Nature of Transition Juncture is a dimension of time. We may assume this phoneme wherever we find a pause. The juncture phenomenon of Magahl is characterised by the transition between successive syllables and stress contours.
Saryoo Prasad, 2008
5
The Eighth Collection of Papers Relating to the Present ...
'i ,A NlNTH 3 if' ' b Common "f- Þeptts, 7: , _ 7 7 \ _ Relating to * , j PreIEnt Juncture os Affai'rs.in..Englnnd. I. 'A Dialogue between two Friends', wherein 'the * .- Church of Engldnd is vindicated in joyning-with the Prince of Grange in his Descent ...
‎1689
6
A Fourth Collection of Papers Relating to the Present ...
.A -1=___11=Tn Collflctioii of Papers _ _ Relatin - to- th'e- ' PsirelEnt Juncture ongffairs 'in England. . V' I Z. t 1.. The hard-Case of! Protestant Subjects under the Do. minion of a PQPish*Prince. ' II. An Answer to a. late Pamphlet, entitled, ...
‎1688
7
The Best Choice of Parliament-men Considered, in this ...
THE BE s'T c H 0 I CE OF Parliament - Men Considered, in This Critical juncture : K So as to bring down the Exorbitant Power of France, And to Establish the General Peace of Europe. SiParliamentum Venale, Venali: est Anglia. 1 L O N D O N: ...
‎1701
8
The Two Great Questions, Whereon in this Present Juncture of ...
p - 7 The Two Great Quzsnons whereon. in this present Juncture of Affair's, the Peace 'and safety of His Majestie's Person, and all his Protestant Subjects in his _-Three King.doms, ne-xtunder God depend z Stated, Debated, and humbly ...
William Lawrence, 1681
9
A Sixth Collection of Papers Relating to the Present ...
3' Ear] ther assureyoa,fjT,-hat you will alway: me reach to concur with you, zin awry; Thing that may he found necessary for' See/tring the Protestant- Religion, and Ressoring the Lawsand Liberties of the Nation. ' The 'Earl of Crawflurddesired ...
‎1689
10
Chamorro Reference Grammar
Juncture 2.6.4 Juncture was defined earlier as "pause." Actually there is more involved than just the period of pause or silence. The accompanying pitch level is also a feature of the juncture that should be taken into account as part of the ...
Donald M. Topping, Bernadita C. Dungca, 1973

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JUNCTURE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term juncture is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Open suffers storm of criticism as wind wreaks havoc at St …
As the 7am session lasted only until 7.32am, as 3pm became 4pm, 5pm and, finally, the restarting juncture of 6pm, the troublesome nature of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
California Wildfire Leaps Freeway, Chases Dozens From Their Cars …
A 3,500-acre fire in the juncture of the San Bernadino and San Gabriel mountain ranges of southern California leapt onto a busy freeway Friday ... «ThinkProgress, Jul 15»
3
Columnist: The power of forgiveness – can you really do it …
It was at this juncture that I began the process of forgiving the people who had egregiously caused me harm. You know what? The school ... «LaGrange Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Len McCluskey: 'This government is like a bully in the schoolyard …
At some juncture in life, you have to stand up and say, 'I'm not prepared to put up with this anymore.'” By way of precedent, he cites legislation ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Wilmington 10-year-old Baseball team advances to District Finals …
... later inning, when a controversial call by an umpire resulted in Wilmington losing a base runner and an out at a pivotal juncture in the game. «Woburn Daily Times, Jul 15»
6
Rumor: Samsung Testing Exynos and Qualcomm Galaxy S7s …
At this juncture, we have more questions than answers. The Galaxy S6 has only been out for a few months and it seems unlikely that Samsung ... «Android Headlines - Android News, Jul 15»
7
Shiv Sahay Singh on bookstores in Kolkata - The Hindu
“We have seen how books themselves have undergone a change in appearance but now we are at the juncture where we are facing a threat ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
8
Seattle Seahawks Rumors: Contract Talks With Russell Wilson …
Seattle Seahawks Rumors: Contract Talks With Russell Wilson Could Be Reaching Pivotal Juncture. The Seattle Seahawks are rumored to be ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Weaker rupee can't change the game for Indian exports at this …
But it cannot change the game for Indian exports at this juncture. ET Now: If that cannot change the game for Indian exports, what can? «Economic Times, Jul 15»
10
Anaheim Ducks Face A Critical Juncture The Hockey Writers
Follow. Facebook · Twitter · Google+ · Linkedin · RSS. Anaheim Ducks Face Crucial Juncture In Franchise History. Home · Anaheim Ducks. «The Hockey Writers, Jul 15»

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