juncture

Definitions

1. A place where things join, a junction.
2. A critical moment in time.
3. The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.

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Examples

“We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship.”

“What a mercy you are shod with velvet, Jane! a clodhopping messenger would never do at this juncture.”

“The object is to keep⟳ the yard operators apprised of main-line movements, so that they do not plan⟳ to occupy⟳ the main lines with activity into or out of the yard at an inopportune juncture.”

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