culmination

• Substantivo que designa o ponto mais alto ou culminante de algo, especialmente alcançado após um longo período de desenvolvimento ou esforço. Também pode se referir ao ponto máximo atingido por um astro no céu ou ao momento decisivo de uma narrativa.

A noun referring to the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long period of development or effort. It can also refer to the highest point reached by a celestial body in the sky, or the decisive moment in a narrative.

1. Final Climactic StageB2formal

   The highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; the climax.

   Culminação

   • The championship game was the culmination of months of training.
   • The festival ended with a spectacular fireworks display as its culmination.
   • Years of research reached their culmination in a groundbreaking discovery.

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2. Astronomical CulminationC1formalscientific

   The moment when a celestial object, such as a star or planet, reaches its highest point in the sky above an observer's horizon.

   Culminação (astronômica)

   • The astronomer recorded the exact time of the star's culmination.
   • At its culmination, the planet was directly overhead.
   • The moon's culmination occurs when it is highest in the night sky.

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3. Decisive Moment in a StoryB2formalart

   The critical turning point or climax in a narrative, such as a novel or play, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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   • The culmination of the play was the dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain.
   • In the novel, the culmination occurs when the protagonist finally uncovers the truth.
   • The film's culmination left the audience on the edge of their seats.

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4. Concluding ActionB2formal

   The final act or event that brings a process or series of actions to an end.

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   • The signing of the treaty was the culmination of the peace negotiations.
   • The project's culmination was marked by a successful product launch.
   • Her retirement party was the culmination of a long and distinguished career.

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