postjunctious
Describing something that occurs, exists, or is situated immediately after a junction or a point of connection. It is frequently used in technical or formal contexts to describe the state or flow following a convergence.
Examples
3 of 5The postjunctious traffic flow was surprisingly light after the two main highways merged.
The traffic flow following the junction was surprisingly light after the two main highways merged.
The postjunctious phase of the corporate merger involves a complete audit of all shared assets.
The phase following the corporate merger involves a complete audit of all shared assets.
I usually get a bit postjunctious and confused right after I meet up with such a large group of people.
I usually feel a bit overwhelmed and confused right after I meet up with such a large group of people.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Post' (after) + 'Junct' (junction/join) + 'ious' (descriptive suffix). Think of the road structure immediately after a highway 'junction'.
Quick Quiz
The __________ analysis revealed that the two chemical compounds reacted differently once they were combined.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postjunctious
Examples
The postjunctious traffic flow was surprisingly light after the two main highways merged.
everydayThe traffic flow following the junction was surprisingly light after the two main highways merged.
The postjunctious phase of the corporate merger involves a complete audit of all shared assets.
formalThe phase following the corporate merger involves a complete audit of all shared assets.
I usually get a bit postjunctious and confused right after I meet up with such a large group of people.
informalI usually feel a bit overwhelmed and confused right after I meet up with such a large group of people.
In this study, postjunctious data points indicate a significant deviation from the initial hypothesis.
academicIn this study, data points recorded after the intersection indicate a significant deviation from the initial hypothesis.
We need to finalize the postjunctious strategy before the two departments officially integrate next month.
businessWe need to finalize the strategy for the period following the integration before the two departments officially join next month.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
postjunctious clarity
the understanding gained after things have come together
in a postjunctious state
existing in the condition following a merger
postjunctious effect
the result observed after a junction
Often Confused With
Post-junctional is specifically a biological/neurological term referring to the side of a synapse that receives a signal.
Prejunctious refers to the state before a junction or connection occurs.
Usage Notes
This is an advanced, often technical term. Use it when you need to be precise about the timing or location relative to a meeting point or merger.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use this word in casual conversation where 'following' or 'after' would be more natural. It is best reserved for formal writing or specific technical descriptions.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Post' (after) + 'Junct' (junction/join) + 'ious' (descriptive suffix). Think of the road structure immediately after a highway 'junction'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'post' (after) and 'junctio' (a joining or connection).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The __________ analysis revealed that the two chemical compounds reacted differently once they were combined.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postjunctious
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a
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not
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