culmination
Culmination (noun) means the final, highest point reached after a series of events or efforts. Example: “Winning the championship was the culmination of years of hard training.”
How to use culmination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe peak or final result that a long process builds up to.
Word forms
culminations plural
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Winning the championship was the _____ of years of hard training.
Etymology
From French culmination, ultimately from Latin culmen ("summit, top").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for 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.