'Conjuncture' definitions:

Definition of 'conjuncture'

From: WordNet
noun
A critical combination of events or circumstances

Definition of 'Conjuncture'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]