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junction

 

[ ˈdʒʌŋkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road

A point where two or more roads meet, especially one with a signal or sign to control traffic.

Synonyms

crossing, crossroad, intersection

Examples of usage

  • We stopped at the junction to check the map.
  • The junction was busy with cars coming from all directions.
Context #2 | Noun

railway

A place where two or more railway lines meet or cross.

Synonyms

fork, interchange, switch

Examples of usage

  • The train had to slow down as it approached the junction.
  • The railway junction connected different parts of the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "junction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 junção

🇮🇳 संयोजन

🇩🇪 Verbindung

🇮🇩 persimpangan

🇺🇦 перехрестя

🇵🇱 skrzyżowanie

🇯🇵 接続

🇫🇷 jonction

🇪🇸 cruce

🇹🇷 kavşak

🇰🇷 교차점

🇸🇦 تقاطع

🇨🇿 křižovatka

🇸🇰 križovatka

🇨🇳 交叉点

🇸🇮 križišče

🇮🇸 skil

🇰🇿 қиылыс

🇬🇪 გასაყარი

🇦🇿 kəsişmə

🇲🇽 cruce

Etymology

The word 'junction' originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'junctio', meaning a joining or connecting. It has been used to describe points of connection or meeting, both in terms of roads and railway lines, for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,854, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.