Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Watershed Moment
noun
/ WAW-ter-shed MOH-ment /
Easy
Meaning
A turning point that marks a decisive change, after which things are never quite the same.
Origin / Etymology
From watershed, the ridge of land separating two river systems; used figuratively for a dividing line between two phases
Synonyms
Turning point
Landmark
Milestone
Antonyms
Continuation
Status quo
Stalemate
Example Sentence
"The repeal of MGNREGA and its replacement by a new employment guarantee is a watershed moment in India's rural welfare architecture."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Useful in Essay and GS answers to mark a structural shift in policy, history, or institutions; avoid overuse for minor events.
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