Found 2 items, similar to conjuncture.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: conjuncture conjuncture n : a critical combination of events or circumstances
English → English (gcide) Definition: Conjuncture Conjuncture \Con*junc"ture\ (?; 135), n. [Cf. F. conjoncture, LL. conjunctura.] 1. The act of joining, or state of being joined; union; connection; combination. [1913 Webster] The conjuncture of philosophy and divinity. --Hobbes. [1913 Webster] A fit conjuncture or circumstances. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances; complication or combination of events or circumstances; plight resulting from various conditions. [1913 Webster] He [Chesterfield] had recently governed Ireland, at a momentous conjuncture, with eminent firmness, wisdom, and humanity. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]