Conjuncture

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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.
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              The conjuncture of philosophy and divinity.
                                                    --Hobbes.
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              A fit conjuncture or circumstances.   --Addison.
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     2. A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances;
        complication or combination of events or circumstances;
        plight resulting from various conditions.
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              He [Chesterfield] had recently governed Ireland, at
              a momentous conjuncture, with eminent firmness,
              wisdom, and humanity.                 --Macaulay.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  conjuncture
       n : a critical combination of events or circumstances