culmination

[kuhl-muh-ney-shuhn]

culmination Definition

• 1. the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time
• 2. the end or final result of something

Using culmination: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "culmination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The concert was the culmination of months of preparation.

• Example

  Winning the championship was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

• Example

  The project's culmination was a success.

• Example

  The culmination of the movie was unexpected.

culmination Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for culmination

• climax
• peak
• zenith
• apex
• summit

Antonyms for culmination

• bottom
• base
• nadir

Idioms Using culmination

• be the culmination of something

  to be the final result or climax of a series of events or actions

  Example

  Her promotion was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

• bring something to culmination

  to bring something to its highest or climactic point

  Example

  The team worked hard to bring the project to culmination.

• culmination of a dream

  the realization of a long-held aspiration or goal

  Example

  Winning the award was the culmination of a dream for the young actress.

Phrases with culmination

• reach culmination

  to reach the highest or climactic point of something

  Example

  After years of training, she finally reached the culmination of her career.

• culmination point

  the highest or climactic point of something

  Example

  The culmination point of the book was the final chapter.

• culmination of events

  the end or final result of a series of events

  Example

  The culmination of events led to a major breakthrough in the investigation.

Origins of culmination

from Latin 'culminatio', meaning 'a finishing' or 'completion'

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Summary: culmination in Brief

'Culmination' [kuhl-muh-ney-shuhn] refers to the highest or climactic point of something, often achieved after a long period of time. It can also mean the final result or end of something. Examples include 'The concert was the culmination of months of preparation,' and 'Winning the championship was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.' Phrases like 'culmination point' and idioms like 'bring something to culmination' further illustrate the concept.