Junctions: meaning, definitions and examples

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junctions

 

[ หˆสคสŒล‹kสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road

A point where two or more roads meet, typically controlled by traffic lights or a roundabout.

Synonyms

crossing, crossroads, intersection

Examples of usage

  • I got stuck at the junction on my way to work.
  • The junction was very busy during rush hour.
Context #2 | Noun

railway

A point where two or more railway lines converge or diverge.

Synonyms

crossing, interchange, switch

Examples of usage

  • The train slowed down as it approached the junction.
  • The junction was a busy hub for train traffic.
Context #3 | Noun

electrical

A point where two or more electrical circuits meet or split.

Synonyms

connection point, interconnection, node

Examples of usage

  • The technician inspected the wiring at the junction.
  • There was a short circuit at the junction.

Translations

Translations of the word "junctions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น junรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค•เฅเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kreuzungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persimpangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั…ั€ะตัั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzyลผowania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅๅˆ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jonctions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intersecciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavลŸaklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์ฐจ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุงุทุน ุงู„ุทุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iลพovatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriลพovatky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๅ‰็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriลพiลกฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gatnamรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั‹ะปั‹ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜ แƒ’แƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™siลŸmษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intersecciones

Word origin

The word 'junctions' originated from the Latin word 'junctio', meaning a joining or connection. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various intersections and points of convergence in different contexts such as roads, railways, and electrical circuits. Junctions play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and organized flow in transportation and infrastructure systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,588, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.