junction
UK: ˈdʒʌŋkʃən | US: ˈdʒʌŋkʃən
n. a point where two or more things are joined
n. a place where roads or railway lines meet
n. (electronics) a contact between two conductors
The word "junction" originates from the Latin iunctio, derived from iungere ("to join"). The morpheme "junct" preserves the Latin root meaning "joined," while the suffix "-ion" forms a noun indicating an action or state. The term evolved in English to describe physical connections (e.g., roads, wires) while retaining its core logic of linking elements.
The traffic light at the junction malfunctioned, causing delays.
The railway junction connects three major cities.
A synapse is the junction between two nerve cells.
The wires are soldered at the junction to ensure conductivity.
The hotel is conveniently located near the junction of two highways.