WATERSHED

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

A critical turning point or dividing line; also, the area of land that drains into a river or stream.

Synonyms: 

Juncture, Landmark, Milestone

Antonyms: 

Continuity, Transition, Inconsequential

Examples:

• Dave’s decision to switch from instant noodles to quinoa was a watershed moment in his cooking career.

• Their relationship hit a watershed when she referred to his comic book collection as “childish pamphlets.”

Etymology:

Originally a geographical term (from German Wasserscheide, "water divide"), it evolved metaphorically in the 9th century to mean a turning point.

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