Conjuncture: meaning, definitions and examples
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conjuncture
[ kษnหdสสลkสงษr ]
critical situation
A conjuncture is a combination of circumstances or a critical situation that occurs at a particular time. It often refers to a moment in which events or conditions converge, leading to significant consequences or decisions.
Synonyms
combination, event, situation.
Examples of usage
- The economic conjuncture forced the government to take immediate action.
- In a conjuncture like this, careful planning is essential.
- She found herself in a conjuncture that required quick thinking.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjuncture" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conjectura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vermutung
๐ฎ๐ฉ dugaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝ'ัะฝะบัััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koniunktura
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจๆธฌ
๐ซ๐ท conjecture
๐ช๐ธ conjetura
๐น๐ท varsayฤฑm
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงุถ
๐จ๐ฟ konjunktura
๐ธ๐ฐ konjunktรบra
๐จ๐ณ ๆจๆต
๐ธ๐ฎ koniunktura
๐ฎ๐ธ samtรถk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝััะฝะบัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแฅแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konyunktura
๐ฒ๐ฝ conjetura
Etymology
The term 'conjuncture' originates from the Latin word 'conjunctura', which means a joining together or a combination. It reflects the idea of a coming together of various elements at a specific point in time. The word began to be used in English in the late Middle Ages, approximately in the 15th century, to describe critical joint points in events or circumstances, particularly in relation to political and economic contexts. Over time, its usage has broadened to encompass a wide range of relevant situations, including social and historical circumstances, and is often used in academic discourse to analyze patterns and outcomes based on various factors coming together. The evolution of the term signifies how complex situations often arise when diverse elements intersect.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,259, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27259 conjuncture
- 27260 intermarried
- 27261 mastic
- 27262 superfluity
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