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culmination

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Noun — The final, highest point reached after a series of events or efforts.

How to use culmination

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culmination of years of work reach a culmination

Etymology

From French culmination, ultimately from Latin culmen ("summit, top").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “culmination” mean?

The word “culmination” means the final, highest point reached after a series of events or efforts. In plain terms, the peak or final result that a long process builds up to.

How do you pronounce “culmination”?

“Culmination” is pronounced kuhl-mih-NAY-shuhn (/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “culmination” in a sentence?

Here is “culmination” used in a sentence: “Winning the championship was the culmination of years of hard training.”

What part of speech is “culmination”?

“Culmination” is a noun.

Where does the word “culmination” come from?

The word “culmination” comes from Latin. From French culmination, ultimately from Latin culmen ("summit, top").

Is “culmination” a common word?

“Culmination” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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