conjuncture

noun

con·​junc·​ture kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-chər How to pronounce conjuncture (audio)
Synonyms of conjuncturenext
1
: conjunction, union
2
: a combination of circumstances or events usually producing a crisis : juncture

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Examples of conjuncture in a Sentence

an unfortunate conjuncture of events—peak demand at a time of reduced output from hurricane-ravished refineries—resulted in skyrocketing gas prices
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According to Litman, the company works closely with and employs a variety of therapists, thinking of themselves as working in conjuncture with their mechanical counterparts, not against them. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024 Whether Europe actually manages to create a liberal empire strong enough to defend the interests and values of Europeans will, as always in human history, depend on conjuncture, luck, collective will, and individual leadership. — Timothy Garton Ash, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2023

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First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conjuncture was in 1605

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“Conjuncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjuncture. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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