culmination

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее высшую или кульминационную точку чего-либо, особенно достигнутую после длительного периода развития или усилий. Также может относиться к наивысшей точке, достигаемой небесным телом на небосводе, или к решающему моменту в повествовании.esSustantivo que designa el punto más alto o culminante de algo, en especial el alcanzado tras un largo proceso de desarrollo o esfuerzo. También puede referirse al punto máximo que alcanza un astro en el cielo, o al momento decisivo en una narración.frNom désignant le point le plus haut ou le moment le plus intense de quelque chose, atteint après une période de développement ou d'efforts. Peut aussi se référer à la position la plus haute d'un astre dans le ciel, ou au moment décisif d'un récit.deSubstantiv, das den höchsten oder entscheidenden Punkt von etwas bezeichnet, besonders wenn er nach einer längeren Entwicklung oder Anstrengung erreicht wird. Es kann auch den höchsten Stand eines Himmelskörpers am Himmel oder den Höhepunkt einer Handlung meinen.ptSubstantivo 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.zh指某事物经过长期发展或努力后达到的最高点或顶点，也指天体在天空中所达到的最高位置，或叙事中的高潮、转折点。arاسم يدل على أعلى نقطة أو ذروة يبلغها شيء ما، ولا سيما بعد فترة طويلة من التطور أو الجهد. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى أعلى موضع تبلغه جرم سماوي في السماء، أو إلى اللحظة الحاسمة أو الختامية في سرد أو حدث.

1. Final Climactic Stage B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКульминацияesPunto culminantefrStade culminant finaldeHöhepunktptCulminaçãozh高潮arالذروة

   同义词: acmeapexapogeeclimaxcrescendoheighthigh pointpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   反义词: beginningcommencementinceptiononsetoriginoutsetstart

2. Astronomical Culmination C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruКульминация (астрономическая)esCulminación astronómicafrCulmination (astronomie)deKulmination (Astronomie)ptCulminação (astronômica)zh中天arالذروة الفلكية

   同义词: transit

3. Decisive Moment in a Story B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruКульминацияesMomento decisivo en una historiafrMoment décisif dans une histoiredeHöhepunktptClímaxzh高潮arالذروة

   同义词: apexclimaxcrisishigh pointpeakpinnacleturning point

4. Concluding Action B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗавершающее действиеesAcción culminantefraboutissementdeAbschließende HandlungptAto Conclusivozh最终行动arالفعل الختامي

   同义词: apexclimaxclosecompletionconclusionconsummationfinale

   反义词: beginningcommencementinceptioninitiationonsetopeningoriginoutsetpreludestart

• culminations plural form
• culminations' possessive plural form
• culmination's possessive singular form