Sekirov Dictionary

culminate

UK /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/US /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/

verb 5
/ˈkəlmənət/ adjective 2
forms 4

verb5

Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
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To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
- The announcement by Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott in Canberra culminated more than a fortnight of intensive political horse-trading. — 2010
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(figurative) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
- Their messy breakup culminated in a restraining order.
- The class will culminate with a rigorous examination.
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To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
- The tower culminates in a point.
(US) To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.

culminate

UK /ˈkʌlmɪnət/US /ˈkəlmənət/

adjective2

Relating to the culmen.
Growing upward, as opposed to lateral growth.

forms

culminated · culminating · culminates · culminateth

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