Junctions: meaning, definitions and examples
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junctions
[ หสคสลkสษnz ]
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.
railway
A point where two or more railway lines converge or diverge.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The train slowed down as it approached the junction.
- The junction was a busy hub for train traffic.
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:
๐ต๐น junรงรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคถเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Kreuzungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ persimpangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตั ัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ skrzyลผowania
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅๅ้จ
๐ซ๐ท jonctions
๐ช๐ธ intersecciones
๐น๐ท kavลaklar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ต์ฐจ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุทุน ุงูุทุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ kลiลพovatky
๐ธ๐ฐ kriลพovatky
๐จ๐ณ ไบคๅ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ kriลพiลกฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ gatnamรณt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธัะปัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแ แแแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษsiลmษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ intersecciones
Etymology
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.
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