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critical juncture
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
a decisive moment
The company is at a critical juncture in its history.
The company is at a decisive moment in its history.
formal
a point in time when a decision or event will have a significant impact on future developments
The negotiations have reached a critical juncture.
The negotiations have reached a decisive point where the outcome will greatly influence future relations.
The patient's condition is at a critical juncture.
The patient's condition is at a crucial point where immediate action is needed.
Often used in contexts where a choice or event has high stakes.
Collocations
reach a critical junctureto arrive at a decisive momentstand at a critical junctureto be at a pivotal point
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Usage Tip
Use 'critical juncture' when describing a moment where a decision or event will have a major impact.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
This phrase is typically used in formal or serious discussions.
Word Origin
From 'critical' (from Latin 'criticus', from Greek 'kritikos', meaning 'able to judge') + 'juncture' (from Latin 'junctura', meaning 'a joining together').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts such as business, politics, and medicine to describe high-stakes moments.
Word Breakdown
critical
of decisive importance
adjectivejuncture
a point in time
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