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climax

 

[ หˆklaษชหŒmรฆks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a story

The climax is the most intense or dramatic point of a story, where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome is decided. It is the turning point that determines how the story will end.

Synonyms

culmination, peak, turning point

Examples of usage

  • The climax of the movie was when the main character finally confronted the villain.
  • In the climax of the novel, the protagonist faced the biggest challenge of his life.
Context #2 | Noun

in music

In music, the climax refers to the point of maximum intensity in a musical piece, often characterized by a peak in volume, dynamics, and emotional impact.

Synonyms

crescendo, highlight, peak

Examples of usage

  • The symphony built up to a powerful climax with the full orchestra playing at once.
  • The opera reached its emotional climax during the final aria.
Context #3 | Verb

sexual

To climax means to reach the highest point of sexual excitement during intercourse, resulting in orgasm.

Synonyms

come, orgasm, peak

Examples of usage

  • She climaxed quickly, much to her surprise.
  • It's important for both partners to communicate about when they are going to climax.

Translations

Translations of the word "climax" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clรญmax

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคฎเฅ‹เคคเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถhepunkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klimaks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะผั–ะฝะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punkt kulminacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใ‚คใƒžใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท climax

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clรญmax

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doruk noktasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฑูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrchol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrchol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๆฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrhunec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกmark

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ ัˆะตะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zirvษ™ nรถqtษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clรญmax

Etymology

The word 'climax' originated from the Greek word 'klimax', meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase'. It was first used in the context of literary analysis in the 18th century to describe the peak of a story. Over time, the term expanded to include other areas such as music and sexual activity, each referring to the highest point of intensity or excitement. Today, 'climax' is a widely recognized term used across various fields to denote a point of culmination or peak.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,232 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.