Culmination (Noun)
Meaning 1
(astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The decisive moment in a novel or play; "the deathbed scene is the climax of the play".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A concluding action.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A final climactic stage; "their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development".
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The fireworks display was the culmination of the four-day festival, filling the night sky with vibrant colors and patterns.
- The new smartphone is the culmination of years of research and innovation by the tech company's engineers and designers.
- The opera performance was the culmination of months of rehearsals and planning by the cast, crew, and musical director.
- The successful launch of the spacecraft was the culmination of a decade-long effort by NASA scientists and engineers to explore the distant planet.
- The award for Best Director was the culmination of her life's work, a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the film industry.