What is another word for critical juncture?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪtɪkə͡l d͡ʒˈʌŋkt͡ʃə] (IPA)

A critical juncture is a turning point in a situation, where decision-making plays a vital role in shaping the future outcomes. There are different ways to describe this situation such as a pivotal moment, a tipping point, a crossroad, a watershed moment, a defining moment, and a make or break moment. These descriptors emphasize the gravity of the situation and the importance of making the right choices. Other synonyms for critical juncture may include a crisis point, a crunch point, a point of no return, and a turning point. Regardless of the words used to describe it, a critical juncture requires careful consideration and thoughtful action to navigate successfully.

What are the hypernyms for Critical juncture?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Critical juncture

  • I am honored to be able to serve GM at this critical juncture and take part in its reinvention.
    Edward Whitacre, Jr.
  • “We might have destroyed ourselves, but at least it would have been our own fault.” “Would it, though? fault exactly? Yours? Mine? No, it would have been the result of several billion human beings making relatively innocuous choices: to have kids, drive a car to work, keep their job, solve the short-term problems first. When you reach the point at which even the most trivial acts are punishable by the death of the species, then obviously, obviously, you’re at a critical juncture, a different kind of point of no return.”
    Robert Charles Wilson

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