Junctional
/ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən.əl/noun
Relating to a junction or point where things join or meet.
Did you know?Junctional comes from the same ancient Latin root as *yoke* and *join*, all ultimately tied to the idea of binding things together at one point.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*yeug-
“to join, yoke together”
Latin
Latin
iungere
“to join, bind, or yoke”
Latin
Latin
iunctio
“a joining, junction”
Late Latin
Latin
iunctionalis
“pertaining to a junction or joining”
Middle English
English
junction
“a joining or meeting point”
Modern English
English
junctional
“relating to a junction or point of connection”