From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishjuncturejunc‧ture /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə $ -ər/ noun [countable usually singular] formal PERIOD OF TIMEa particular point in an activity or period of time At this juncture, I suggest we take a short break. The talks are at a critical juncture (=very important point).
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juncture• the juncture of the Mississippi and Arkansas riverscritical juncture• Incumbents and candidates alike see this as a critical juncture in the history of the district.• The war was at such a critical juncture that some weeks was too long.• While this must remain conjecture, it should be remembered that 1949 was a critical juncture.• At each critical juncture an assessment should be made regarding the correct dose, correct equipment, product activity etc.Origin juncture (1300-1400) Latin junctura, from jungere; → JOIN 