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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

t-junction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables
t-junc-tion
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.

noun

A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

Etymology

From T (“capital letter”) + junction.

Inflected Forms

T-junctions (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Y-junction Y-intersection

Synonyms

T-intersection

Questions

What does t-junction mean?
An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.
Where does t-junction come from?
From T (“capital letter”) + junction.

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