climax

• Substantiv, das den spannungsreichsten, fesselndsten oder wichtigsten Moment von etwas bezeichnet, etwa einer Geschichte, eines Ereignisses oder einer Erfahrung. Es kann auch den Höhepunkt einer Entwicklung oder Steigerung meinen.

A noun referring to the most intense, exciting, or important point of something, such as a story, event, or experience.

1. Highest point of intensityB2formal

   The most intense, exciting, or important point of something, such as a story, event, or experience.

   Höhepunkt

   • The climax of the movie was the final battle scene.
   • The concert reached its climax with a spectacular fireworks display.
   • The novel's climax left readers on the edge of their seats.

   Synonymeacmeapexcrestculminationheighthigh pointpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymeanticlimaxbottomminimumnadir

2. Sexual climaxC1formal

   The moment of greatest pleasure during sexual activity; orgasm.

   Höhepunkt

   • She reached climax after several minutes of stimulation.
   • The couple achieved climax simultaneously.
   • The therapist discussed techniques to help reach climax.

   Synonymecomingorgasmpeakrelease

3. Ecological climaxC2formalscientific

   The final stage of ecological succession in a plant community, where it remains stable.

   Ökologisches Klimaxstadium

   • The forest reached its climax state after centuries of growth.
   • Climax communities are characterized by high biodiversity.
   • Ecologists study the transition to climax vegetation.

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas seinen Höhepunkt oder den wichtigsten bzw. spannendsten Moment einer Abfolge von Ereignissen erreicht oder dass etwas seinen höchsten Intensitätsgrad erlangt.

A verb used to indicate reaching the most important or exciting point in a series of events, or the highest point of intensity in a narrative or experience.

1. Reach the highest pointB2formal

   To reach the most intense, exciting, or important point of something.

   Den Höhepunkt erreichen

   • The story climaxes with a dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain.
   • The concert climaxed with a spectacular fireworks display.
   • The negotiations climaxed in a final agreement after weeks of talks.

   Synonymecrestculminatepeaktop

2. Reach sexual orgasmC1formal

   To experience the peak of sexual pleasure.

   Einen Orgasmus haben

   • Many people find it difficult to climax during their first sexual experiences.
   • The couple climaxed together, feeling deeply connected.
   • She climaxed after several minutes of stimulation.

   Synonymecomecumfinishget offorgasmpeak