denouement

• Substantiv, das die abschließende Auflösung oder den Ausgang einer komplexen Abfolge von Ereignissen bezeichnet, besonders die Entwirrung der Handlung in einem literarischen oder dramatischen Werk.

A noun referring to the final resolution or outcome of a complex sequence of events, particularly the unraveling of a plot in a literary or dramatic work.

1. C1formal

   The final outcome or resolution of a complex series of events.

   Auflösung

   • The denouement of the negotiations was a peace treaty.
   • After months of investigation, the denouement was a surprising arrest.
   • The story's denouement revealed the true identity of the hero.

   Synonymeconclusionendfinaleoutcomeresolutionresultupshot

   Antonymebeginningcommencementonsetopeningoriginstart

2. Literary resolutionC1formal

   The final part of a story, play, or movie where the plot's main conflicts are resolved.

   Auflösung

   • In the denouement of the novel, the protagonist finds peace.
   • The film's denouement was both tragic and beautiful.
   • Shakespeare's plays often have a dramatic denouement in the final act.

   Synonymeclosecodaconclusionendingfinalepayoffresolutionwindup