English · Word Candidate

junction

/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: junctions · junctioning · junctioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of joining, or the state of being joined.

Noun

Their collaboration formed a fruitful junction of ideas.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.

Noun

Turn left at the next road junction.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To form a junction.

Verb

critical junction

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “junction” mean?

The act of joining, or the state of being joined.

Is “junction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.