jointure

noun

ˈjȯin-chər How to pronounce jointure (audio)
Definition of jointurenext
as in junction
a place where two or more things are united every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage

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  1. junction
  2. joint
Noun
  • Researchers at Nanjing University in China and collaborating institutions have developed a novel processing strategy to resolve a major efficiency issue in monolithic all-perovskite triple-junction solar cells.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Urban grids are a tight mesh of streets and junctions, meaning that any two points on them are connected by many viable routes.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of junction
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  • Masks target the face, flexible panels cover larger areas like the back and chest, and belts and wraps flex around joints for stiffness and muscle pain.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For years, Mullen was all too aware of a problem with his neck, a congenital fusion in a facet joint.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Jointure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointure. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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