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junction

junc·tion

UK/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ US/ˈdʒʌŋkʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

the place where two or more things come together

2.
3.
4.

something that joins or connects

Synonyms
5.

Origin

From Latin iūnctiō (“union, joining, uniting”), from iungō (“join, attach together”). Equivalent to join + -tion.

Phrases

  • adherens junction
  • annular gap junction
  • Apache Junction
  • Archdale Junction
  • Battersby Junction
  • Bondi Junction
  • box junction
  • break junction
  • Junction City

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