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culmination

[kuhl-muh-ney-shuhn]

culmination Definition

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

Antonyms for culmination

Idioms Using culmination

  • 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.

  • to bring something to its highest or climactic point

    Example

    The team worked hard to bring the project to culmination.

  • 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

  • to reach the highest or climactic point of something

    Example

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

  • 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.