Culminated: meaning, definitions and examples

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culminated

 

[ ˈkʌlmɪneɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

final outcome

Culminated refers to reaching a final or climactic point of development or progression. It describes the culmination of events, efforts, or processes that lead to a peak or significant result. The term often suggests a long series of actions, indicating that something has developed over time to reach this decisive moment. Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts, culminating events often lead to important conclusions or achievements.

Synonyms

climax, conclude, culminate, peak, reach

Examples of usage

  • The project culminated in a successful launch.
  • Her career culminated with an award nomination.
  • The festival culminated in a spectacular fireworks display.

Translations

Translations of the word "culminated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 culminou

🇮🇳 शिखर पर पहुँचना

🇩🇪 kulminierte

🇮🇩 memuncak

🇺🇦 досягнув вершини

🇵🇱 osiągnął szczyt

🇯🇵 頂点に達した

🇫🇷 a culminé

🇪🇸 culminó

🇹🇷 zirveye ulaştı

🇰🇷 절정에 이르렀다

🇸🇦 بلغ ذروته

🇨🇿 vyvrcholil

🇸🇰 dosiahol vrcholu

🇨🇳 达到了顶点

🇸🇮 kulminiral

🇮🇸 náði hámarki

🇰🇿 шарықтады

🇬🇪 დასასრულში მივიდა

🇦🇿 kulminasiya

🇲🇽 culminó

Word origin

The word 'culminated' is derived from the Latin word 'culminare', which means 'to reach the top'. This root comes from 'culmen', meaning 'top' or 'summit'. The term evolved in Middle English to represent the idea of reaching a high point or conclusion in various contexts, including personal achievements, events, or processes. Its usage expanded over the centuries to encompass both literal and metaphorical 'peaks'. In contemporary English, 'culminated' is often used in formal writing and academic discourse to describe the concluding point of a series of events or actions that build towards an important finale.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,462, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.