climactic
What is another word for climactic? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Relating to or forming the most exciting or decisive point of something.
We haven't recorded synonyms for climactic yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use climactic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
climactic moment
climactic scene
climactic battle
climactic ending
Climactic is a neutral, fairly formal word, common in writing about films, books and music.
Etymology
Climactic is built from climax with the ending -ic, formed on the pattern of the word syntactic.
Full origin of climactic →Frequently asked questions
What does climactic mean?
It describes something that forms or leads up to a climax, the most intense or decisive part of an event.
Is climactic the same as climatic?
No. Climactic relates to a climax, a high point of excitement, while climatic relates to climate and weather. The two words are often confused because they look and sound alike.
What part of speech is climactic?
It is an adjective, used to describe a moment, scene or point as being a climax.
