1. a combination of circumstances or events, especially one creating a crisis or opportunity
Usage: formal
2. a critical point in time when important decisions must be made
Usage: formal

Examples

• The economic conjuncture demanded immediate government intervention.
• At this conjuncture in history, bold leadership was essential.
• The conjuncture of rising prices and falling wages created widespread hardship.
• Political analysts studied the conjuncture of events leading to the crisis.
• The company faced a difficult conjuncture of market forces.
• This conjuncture presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.