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culmineren — meaning in English

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English meaning

culminate verb (astronomy) For a sun, star or planet, to reach its highest point in the sky.

Senses

culmineren is used for these senses in English:

culminate (intransitive) To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
culminate (intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.

culminate — full definition

verb (astronomy) For a sun, star or planet, to reach its highest point in the sky.
verb To reach the highest point, either literally or in a more general sense.
verb To build up to a final and important result.
verb To reach a stage where no further progress can be made.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

dagen oprijen pieken besluiten eindigen afsluiten beëindigen finaliseren