Meaning of junction in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒəŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    junction

    Etymology

    early 18th century (in junction (sense 3)): from Latin junctio(n-), from jungere‘to join’

    Definitions

    1. the place where two or more things come together
  2. 2. the state of being joined together

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  3. 3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

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  4. 4. something that joins or connects
  5. 5. an act of joining or adjoining things

    Derived terms

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