junctures
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary junc·ture n. Pronunciation: ' jəŋ(k)-chər Function: 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 . EXIGENCY stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands created by a special situation . EMERGENCY applies to a sudden unforeseen situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster . CONTINGENCY implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence . PINCH implies urgency or pressure for action to a less intense degree than EXIGENCY or EMERGENCY . STRAITS applies to a troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult . CRISIS applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference .