इंग्रजी

juncture

gb/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ us/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
C1 इंग्रजी
~ 9300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम formal C1 entity
1

critical or important point in time

A special time or stage in a situation when something important may change or a big decision must be made.

वापर नमुना: at [this/that] juncture in [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners often confuse 'juncture' with 'junction'. Use 'juncture' for a point in time or in a process, especially when it is important, and 'junction' mainly for a place where roads, lines, or paths meet. Learners may also overuse 'juncture' in everyday speech where native speakers would more naturally say 'point' or 'stage'.
समानार्थी शब्द
turning point (Emphasizes a major change in direction, often more dramatic or emotional than 'juncture'.) | stage (More general and neutral; does not always suggest difficulty or high importance.) | moment (Focuses on a short period of time; less formal and not necessarily part of a larger process.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
stability (Suggests a period without major change or decisions, the opposite of a tense or decisive juncture.)
सहप्रयोग
at this juncture |critical juncture |crucial juncture |historic juncture |political juncture |at a key juncture
विषय
time |decisions |politics |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • At this juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or to cut its losses.
  • The talks have reached a delicate juncture, and a single mistake could end the negotiations.
  • Many analysts see this year as a crucial juncture in the fight against climate change.
  • We are approaching a juncture where small policy choices will have very large effects.
  • Their marriage is at a difficult juncture, and they are considering counseling.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • At this juncture, we need to make a clear plan.
  • The country is at an important juncture in its history.
  • Our project has reached a hard juncture, and we must choose what to do next.
  • This exam is a key juncture in your career.
  • We met at a strange juncture in both of our lives.
नाम formal C2 relation
2

place where things join

The point where two or more things come together or meet, in space or in ideas.

वापर नमुना: the juncture of [thing1] and [thing2]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may think 'juncture' is common for physical locations, but in everyday English 'junction' or 'intersection' are usually more natural, especially for roads. 'Juncture' here often sounds quite formal or academic, especially for abstract combinations like 'the juncture of art and science'.
समानार्थी शब्द
junction (More common for physical meeting points like roads or railways and slightly less formal in tone.) | intersection (Highlights crossing or overlap; more common for roads, lines, or sets than for abstract connections of ideas.) | meeting point (More informal and descriptive; lacks the compact, technical feel of 'juncture'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
separation (Describes things being apart or kept apart, the opposite of meeting or joining at a juncture.)
सहप्रयोग
the juncture of two roads |the juncture of art and science |at the juncture of the wall and ceiling |juncture between two cultures
विषय
space |structure |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The village lies at the juncture of two ancient trade routes.
  • Moisture had collected at the juncture of the wall and the ceiling.
  • Her research sits at the juncture of psychology and economics.
  • The architect reinforced the juncture of the beams to prevent cracking.
  • This book explores the juncture between personal memory and public history.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The town is at the juncture of two rivers.
  • Water dripped from the juncture of the roof and the wall.
  • His work is at the juncture of music and technology.
  • We studied the juncture of the two metal parts.
  • This question stands at the juncture of law and ethics.
नाम technical C2 relation
3

boundary between speech sounds

In the study of speech sounds, the place where one sound or word ends and the next one begins.

वापर नमुना: [type] juncture between [sounds/words]
समानार्थी शब्द
boundary (General term; in linguistics, it describes where one unit ends and another begins, while 'juncture' focuses on the sound transition itself.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
linking (Refers to the smooth connection of sounds without a clear break, the opposite of a marked juncture between them.)
सहप्रयोग
phonemic juncture |syllable juncture |word juncture
विषय
language |science |communication |education
उदाहरणे
  • In this language, phonemic juncture can distinguish otherwise identical sound sequences.
  • Clear word juncture helps listeners understand rapid speech.
  • The textbook devotes a full chapter to syllable structure and juncture.
  • Misplaced juncture can make two separate words sound like one.
  • The researcher analyzed how children learn to mark juncture in connected speech.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • In fast speech, the juncture between words can be hard to hear.
  • Teachers sometimes show students where the juncture is between two sounds.
  • A clear juncture can change how we understand a spoken sentence.
  • Linguists study the juncture between sounds in many languages.
  • The audio program shows a line at each word juncture.
नाम technical C2 entity
4

point where body parts meet

In medical language, the place where two parts of the body come together.

वापर नमुना: the juncture of [body part] and [body part]
समानार्थी शब्द
joint (More common everyday term for where bones meet; 'juncture' sounds more technical and can also refer to soft tissues or vessels.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
disunion (General term for the state of parts not being joined; in this context, the absence or loss of connection between body parts.)
सहप्रयोग
juncture of the neck and shoulder |juncture of two arteries |bone juncture |juncture of the ribs and spine
विषय
medicine |biology |health |body
उदाहरणे
  • The patient reported pain at the juncture of the neck and shoulder.
  • The tumor was located near the juncture of the esophagus and the stomach.
  • Inflammation at the bone juncture can severely limit movement.
  • The surgeon carefully examined the juncture of the two arteries before proceeding.
  • Calcium deposits were found around the juncture of the ribs and the spine.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The doctor felt the area at the juncture of my arm and shoulder.
  • There is a small nerve at the juncture of these two bones.
  • Pain at the juncture of the leg and hip made it hard to walk.
  • The injury was at the juncture of two fingers.
  • A scan showed a problem at the juncture of the two veins.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
juncture
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
US/d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
junc - ture (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (junc)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: juncture
  • Plural: junctures
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
junctures noun
Core family
join verb A2 junction noun B2 joint noun A2
Related words
jointly adverb B2 conjoin verb conjunction noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
disjoin verb disjointed adjective
Advanced or less common
adjunct noun C1 conjunctive adjective disjunction noun
वाक्प्रचार

at this juncture

1
/ˈæt ðˈɪs d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase formal

at this particular point now

At this moment or stage in a situation, especially when something important may change or a decision is needed.

उदाहरणे
  • At this juncture, we have to decide whether to continue the project or end it.
  • The committee cannot release more information at this juncture.
  • At this juncture, it would be unwise to change the plan completely.

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