Junction — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈjəŋ(k)-shən/ junc·tion

Meaning & Definition of Junction

Junction (noun)

  1. an act of joining, the state of being joined
  2. a place or point of meeting
  3. an intersection of roads especially where one terminates

Junction (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place where two or more things are united

    "situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub"

    similar: connection, coupling, join, joining, joint, jointure, juncture
    related: link, nexus, tie, interconnection, intersection, abutment, articulation, attachment, seam, suture, concourse, confluence, meeting, union
    near: cleft, crack, crevice, fissure, gap, rift, separation

  2. the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

    "the junction of the coalition's two military forces has not been without problems"

    similar: combination, combining, connecting, connection, consolidation, coupling, linking, merger, merging, unification, union
    related: agglomeration, amalgamation, blend, coalescence, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture, synthesis, reunification, reunion
    opposite: breakup, disconnection, dissolution, disunion, division, parting, partition, schism, scission, split
    near: detachment, divorcement, separation, severance

  3. a place where roads meet

    "the town finally installed a traffic light at that busy junction"

    similar: carrefour, corner, crossing, crossroad, crossway(s), intersection
    related: cloverleaf, interchange, overpass, underpass, circle, rotary, roundabout (British), traffic circle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Junction

The most common words with a similar meaning to Junction:

connection, coupling, join, joining, joint, jointure, juncture, combination, combining, connecting, consolidation, linking, merger, merging, unification, union, carrefour, corner, crossing, crossroad, crossway(s), intersection

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Junction

Words with the opposite meaning of Junction:

breakup, disconnection, dissolution, disunion, division, parting, partition, schism, scission, split

Related Words for Junction

link, nexus, tie, interconnection, abutment, articulation, attachment, seam, suture, concourse, confluence, meeting, agglomeration, amalgamation, blend, coalescence, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture, synthesis, reunification, reunion, cloverleaf, interchange, overpass

Near Antonyms of Junction

cleft, crack, crevice, fissure, gap, rift, separation, detachment, divorcement, severance

Word Forms of Junction

Derived words: junctional (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Junction

Latin junction-, junctio, from jungere to join yoke

First known use: 1711

Words & Phrases Containing Junction

gap junction, Josephson junction, box junction

Frequently Asked Questions about Junction

What does "Junction" mean?

"Junction" means an act of joining, the state of being joined. As a noun, it is defined as: an act of joining, the state of being joined. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Junction"?

Other words for "Junction" include connection, coupling, join, joining, joint, jointure, juncture and combination. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Junction" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Junction"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Junction". Common alternatives include connection, coupling, join, joining, joint, jointure, juncture, combination, combining and connecting.

What is the opposite of "Junction"?

Antonyms of "Junction" include breakup, disconnection, dissolution, disunion, division, parting, partition and schism. Near antonyms include cleft, crack, crevice and fissure.

How do you use "Junction" in a sentence?

Examples of "Junction" in a sentence: "situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub"; "the junction of the coalition's two military forces has not been without problems"; "the town finally installed a traffic light at that busy junction".

Is "Junction" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Junction" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Junction"?

"Junction" is pronounced /ˈjəŋ(k)-shən/ and divided into syllables as junc·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Junction"?

"Junction" comes from Latin junction-, junctio, from jungere to join yoke. First known use: 1711.