culmination
6 synonyms for culmination, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The final, highest point reached after a series of events or efforts.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use culmination
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
culmination of years of work
reach a culmination
Etymology
From French culmination, ultimately from Latin culmen ("summit, top").
Full origin of culmination →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.
