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culmination

 

[ ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of a process or activity

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long period of time or effort. It represents the peak or culmination of a series of events or actions.

Synonyms

apex, climax, peak, zenith

Examples of usage

  • The movie's climax was the culmination of a series of intense and suspenseful scenes.
  • His promotion to CEO was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
  • The championship game was the culmination of a season of hard-fought battles.
Context #2 | Noun

of a structure

The highest or highest point of a structure, typically a building or mountain. It can also refer to the topmost point or part of something.

Synonyms

climax, crest, peak, summit, top

Examples of usage

  • The spire of the cathedral reached the culmination of the architectural design.
  • The mountain climber finally reached the culmination of the peak after a grueling ascent.

Translations

Translations of the word "culmination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 culminação

🇮🇳 चरमोत्कर्ष

🇩🇪 Höhepunkt

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 кульмінація

🇵🇱 kulminacja

🇯🇵 頂点 (ちょうてん)

🇫🇷 culmination

🇪🇸 culminación

🇹🇷 doruk

🇰🇷 절정 (jeoljeong)

🇸🇦 ذروة (dhirwat)

🇨🇿 kulminace

🇸🇰 kulminácia

🇨🇳 顶点 (dǐngdiǎn)

🇸🇮 kulminacija

🇮🇸 hámark

🇰🇿 шарықтау шегі

🇬🇪 კულმინაცია

🇦🇿 kulminasiya

🇲🇽 culminación

Etymology

The word 'culmination' originated from the Latin word 'culminare', which means 'to crown'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, derived from the French word 'culmination'. The concept of reaching the highest point or climax has been associated with the word throughout its history, symbolizing the peak or culmination of a process or structure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,001, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.