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käännekohta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • climax noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
  • crossroads noun A place where two or more roads meet.
  • crux noun The most important or decisive point of a matter.
  • cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
  • drop noun A small round blob of liquid.
  • epoch noun A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
  • Godspeed intj Said to wish someone well as they set off on a journey or a difficult undertaking.
  • hinge noun A jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.
  • juncture noun A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.
  • nick noun A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.

Senses

käännekohta is used for these senses in English:

  • Godspeed (archaic) Chiefly in in the Godspeed of: the most important part of something, or point at which something happens; also, the last minute or last moment.
  • climax (narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.
  • crossroads (figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
  • crux The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
  • cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
  • drop (music) A point in a song, usually electronic music such as dubstep, house, trance, or trap, where there is a very noticeable and pleasing change in bass, tempo, and/or overall tone; a climax, a highlight.
  • epoch A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
  • hinge A principle, or a point in time, on which subsequent reasonings or events depend.

climax — full definition

  1. noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
  2. noun The peak of sexual excitement; an orgasm.
  3. verb To reach or form the most intense or important point.

crossroads — full definition

  1. noun A place where two or more roads meet.
  2. noun A critical decision point or turning point in life or a situation.

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