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conjuncture definition

con·junc·ture (kən juŋk′c̸hər)

noun

  1. Rare a joining together or being joined together
  2. a combination of events or circumstances, esp. one creating a critical situation; crisis

Etymology: ML conjunctura: see conjoin

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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conjuncture Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • event: Particular cases of natural habit and unlooked-for conjunctures of events may well render futile the best adjusted theory of human action.

Converse of object

  • understand: Policy announcements would then act as a beacon, helping the private sector understand the economic conjuncture.

Adjective modifier

  • historical: The current world situation is the result of a historical conjuncture.

Noun used with modifier

  • stability: The Bank of England's regular assessment of the ' Financial stability conjuncture and outlook ' considers these issues in detail.
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