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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
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gap
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void
isolation
solitude
seclusion
segregation
partition
barrier
blockage
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
interruption
cessation
termination
ending
finale
conclusion