junction

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the place where two or more things come together
noun the state of being joined together
noun the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From Latin iūnctiō (“union, joining, uniting”), from iungō (“join, attach together”). Equivalent to join + -tion.

"Special passed here 5:20.--Kenyon Junction." — Tales of Terror and Mystery, Arthur Conan Doyle
(b.) The junction with other corps. — On War, Carl von Clausewitz
Regiment's swung off toward Manassas Junction! — The Long Roll, Mary Johnston

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