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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    intersection crossing crossroads meeting point convergence confluence merge union link connection nexus hub node terminus stop station interchange exchange transfer juncture meeting concourse concurrence coincidence overlap conjunction fusion amalgam coalition alliance combination association liaison tie bond linkup tie-in hookup connection point crossing point transfer point meeting place gathering place focal point central point key point turning point

    Meaning of Junction

    A point where two or more things, such as roads, rivers, or lines, meet or connect.

    Definitions

    • A point where two or more roads, railways, or other routes meet or cross.
    • * A point of connection between two or more things, such as a junction box in a electrical circuit.
    • * A point in time or situation where a decision or change must be made.

    Etymology of Junction

    The word "junction" comes from the Latin "iunctio", meaning "a joining", from "iungere", meaning "to join".
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a point of connection or meeting.

    Example Uses

    • The highway junction was a major bottleneck during rush hour.
    • * The train stopped at the junction to pick up passengers.
    • * The company is at a junction in its development, and must decide which direction to take.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    separation division detachment disconnection disjunction divergence divergence split schism break breach gap chasm void isolation solitude seclusion segregation partition barrier blockage obstruction hindrance impediment interruption cessation termination ending finale conclusion

    Related Nouns

    connection link bond tie knot node hub center core nucleus focus meeting convergence confluence intersection crossroads station terminal depot stop halt pause break interval gap space distance separation

    Related Verbs

    connect link join unite merge combine associate affiliate attach bind tie knot fasten secure couple pair match meet converge intersect cross overlap coincide concur agree harmonize

    Related Adjectives

    connected linked joined united merged combined associated affiliated attached bound tied knotted fastened secure coupled paired matched meeting converging intersecting crossing overlapping coincident concurring agreeing harmonious