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joint
CEFRB1
/d͡ʒɔɪnt/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion).
- 02
noun
Extra detailDone by two or more people or organisations working together.
Examples
The two companies launched a joint venture to develop clean energy.
They came to terms with each other on how to start a joint venture.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
adjective
Extra meaningUnited, combined
More examples
In contextWe can lift the restrictions on imports once the joint agreement is signed.
The play was a joint production between the two companies.
This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.
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Origin
noun
The noun is from Middle English joynt (attested since the late 13th century), from Old French joint (“joint of the body”) (attested since the 12th century). The adjective (attested since the 15th century) is from Old French jointiz. Both Old French words are from Latin iūnctus, the past participle of iungō. See also join, jugular, junction. Displaced Old English fōg and partially displaced English lith. The meaning of "building, establishment", especially in connection with shady activities, appeared in Anglo-Irish by 1821 and entered general American English slang by 1877, especially in the sense of "opium den". The sense "marijuana cigarette" is attested since 1935. The development to mea...